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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01428 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0042] May 1782 |
| Title | Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about business ventures |
| Date | 23 May 1782 |
| Author | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Mentions a letter he received from Knox via a Mr. Allen, which he delivered to the Governor [John Hancock, possibly GLC02437.01408] but has not yet heard anything back. Adds that according to those he spoke to, a Mr. W [possibly Isaac Winslow; see the above letter is unlikely to be able to return home by any public means. Describes several business ventures he is handling for Knox, including the purchase of a lime rock farm and the sale of several items left with him by Knox's brother, William. Lists the amount of Knox's money he has obtained through the sales. Lastly, in a post script, writes: "Permit me to congratulate you on [your] promotion, it gives much satisfaction [your] friends here, because they think [your] services merit it."" |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Finance Land Transaction Industry Merchants and Trade Commerce Continental Army Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |