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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01300 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0036] December 1781 |
| Title | Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about his travels and visiting friends |
| Date | 5 December 1781 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Comments that after a pleasant trip, though a little bit "zig-zag by way of Booneton and Mount Hope," he has arrived near Fishkill, New York at the lodgings of Lord Stirling. Discusses various friends he has visited, including Mr. Mitchell, the Quartermaster. Comments that he will soon go to Boston where he will be able "to receive and execute your commands." Sends regards to Knox and Mrs. Knox from Stirling as well as from himself. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Travel Military History Continental Army Revolutionary War General |
| People | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Alexander, William, Lord Stirling (1726-1783) |
| Place written | Fishkill, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |