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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04832 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0098] January-February 1791 |
| Title | Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox discussing business |
| Date | 17 January 1790 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Thanks Knox for his "favor of the 16th [of January]" and for his "communications respecting Messieurs Pintards proposals." Informs Knox, due to the advanced season it would be impossible for him to "deviate from the direct and speediest route to China" and therefore he could not avail himself of their proposal. Discusses business affairs with associates. Encloses a letter (not included) from Samuel Newman, whom Shaw wishes to have a military appointment. The letter is dated 1790, but based on the content and letters exchanged regarding the same issues it is likely it was 1791. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Maritime Asia Commerce Merchants and Trade Finance Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |