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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03336 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0078] September-December 1786 |
| Title | Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox about possible Indian war, Congress and finance |
| Date | 12 November 1786 |
| Author | Higginson, Stephen (1743-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Discusses the upcoming possible war with the Indians, and especially the financial prospects of Congress. Believes that Congress will be able to raise more money. Mentions that the Treasurer (possibly Robert Morris) has offered his loan, and that others in a position to do so will feel compelled to provide funding as well. Recipient inferred from content. See GLC02437.03317 and .03343 for related information. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Revolutionary War General Military History Mobs and Riots Rebellion Shays' Rebellion Continental Congress Congress Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Higginson, Stephen (1743-1828) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics; Native Americans; Westward Expansion |
| 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 to Stephen Higginson regarding Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox with updates about Shays' Rebellion |