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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07860 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0153] January-June 1804 |
| Title | Stephen Parker to Caleb Strong about Parker's decadent son and the help that he needs |
| Date | 14 June 1804 |
| Author | Parker, Stephen (fl. 1804) |
| Recipient | Strong, Caleb |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Tells about his terrible misfortunes, including a decadent, alcoholic son, a loss of property and money during the war, and the death of his wife as a consequence. Explains that his son, Colborn, was taken ill aboard an American naval vessel and would like to know whether this entitles his son to hospital care. |
| Subjects | Marriage Children and Family Morality and Ethics Alcohol Death Hospital Health and Medical Navy Revolutionary War Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Government and Civics Military History |
| People | Parker, Stephen (fl. 1804) Strong, Caleb (1745-1819) Parker, Colborn (fl. 1804) |
| Place written | Machias, Maine |
| Theme | Children & Family; Naval & Maritime; Health & Medicine; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |