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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06793 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0131] July-September 1796 |
| Title | Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox regarding poultry Knox owns, the death of Knox's attorney John Hale and tenancy and business matters |
| Date | 29 July - 2 August 1796 |
| Author | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | The first portion of the letter, dated 29 July, asks Knox some questions about poultry and chicken coops Knox owns. Also reports that one of Knox's attorneys, John Hale, has died. The second portion, dated 2 August, mentions furniture and finding a tenant for a house. Also reports on several other matters, including the arrival of a vessel and the imminent return of William Bingham and family. Includes a list of goods shipped as well. |
| Subjects | Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Death Home Furnishings Landlord and Tenant Transportation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) Bingham, William (1752-1804) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family; Agriculture |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |