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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06095 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Thomas Vose to Henry Jackson about money for supplies, people in debt to Knox and the house building |
| Date | 14 May 1794 |
| Author | Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) |
| Recipient | Jackson, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Informs Jackson he received the $100 from Mr. Robinson. Expresses disappointment with Jackson for refusing him money for supplies and asking him to call upon neighbors who are indebted to Knox. Writes, "it would be time ill spent to call on the people for assistance - they say that when General [Henry] Knox is ready to fullfil [sic] his engagements with them, it will be time enough for them to make payment…" Reports on the raising of Knox's house (future estate at Montpelier), progress of the Masons;, and the shortage of supplies, including the oxen. States, "I hope you will not in future Embarrass me by with holding a part of the necessary supply of cash." Noted as a copy. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Finance Debt Building Construction Waldo Patent Artisans Transportation |
| People | Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Thomaston, Maine |
| 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 |