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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04059 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0086] October-December 1788 |
| Title | Reverend McClure to Henry Knox reminiscing |
| Date | 22 December 1788 |
| Author | McClure, David (1748-1820) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reverend McClure, a childhood friend of Knox, writes a letter of reacquaintance and reminiscence: "I sometimes call to mind those scenes of innocent amusement & play, in which we were mutually engaged when we were boys..." Praises Knox's service to his country. Introduces Mr. Story, "a preacher" who is the bearer of this letter. Updates Knox on personal news and invites him to visit his "rural mansion." Docket notes, "answered." Faded areas and sections of text loss areas are written over in ink. See GLC02437.04098 for Knox's reply. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Friendship Children and Family Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | McClure, David (1748-1820) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | East Windsor, Connecticut |
| Theme | Children & Family; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox replies to David McClure about their childhood and religious belief |