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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01494 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0044] July 1782 |
| Title | Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox reporting the arrival of goods from France |
| Date | 18 July 1782 |
| Author | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Writes, "I had the pleasure of once to your Letter of 3rd inst. and mentioning what you desired to Mr. Dawes, who will use his influence in every good measure to move the Massachusetts Line." Adds that he has enclosed a letter from Knox's brother, William. The letter had recently arrived by ship from France and landed at the port at Newbury. There are apparently more goods on the ship for Knox but they have not been retrieved yet. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Continental Army Commerce Merchants and Trade Maritime France Government and Civics Soldier's Pay |
| People | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Dawes, Thomas (1731-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Mr. Dawes could refer to Joseph Peirce's father in law, Colonel Thomas Dawes, who served the Massachusetts state legislature as a representative in both the House and Senate |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |