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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03291 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0077] January-August 1786 |
| Title | Joseph Cranch to Henry Knox requesting help to settle a debt |
| Date | 14 August 1786 |
| Author | Cranch, Joseph (1769-1791) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Written from Springfield, possibly in Massachusetts. Writes that the present letter is copied from a letter Cranch sent to Knox in New York, before he was aware Knox had traveled to Boston. In it, he discusses a problem of receiving pay. Had received a letter containing Knox's orders for a Mr. Imlay to pay a sum owed to Cranch. Mr. Imlay denied ever having accepted any orders, but said he would pay the sum if he had cash at the deadline of the orders. Explains how it is a hardship to wait away from home for his payment for cleaning the arms, and how he is losing money. Asks for Knox's help in making sure he receives payment. Also reiterates proposals for the cleaning of pistols and carbines. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Finance Debt Artisans Military History Industry Weaponry |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Cranch, Joseph (1769-1791) |
| Place written | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Joseph Cranch was apparently a munitions manufacturer in the Boston, Massachusetts area. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to Joseph Cranch about a financial transaction Letter from Robert Pemberton to Henry Knox on military appointments, events and decisions |