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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05310 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0106] February 1792 |
| Title | Two letters from Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Peirce's son and the Waldo patent |
| Date | 7-8 February 1792 |
| Author | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Contains two letters. The first, written on 7 February 1792, declares that he was informed by General [Benjamin] Lincoln that Lincoln has no openings under him and so will be unable to hire Peirce's son at present. However, he will keep him in mind for any future openings. Peirce's son, who is the bearer of the letter, intends to set up trade connections between Philadelphia and Boston. He also brings Knox a document from Henry Jackson related to their attempts to purchase land. Peirce discusses Jackson's attempts to get the legislature to approve the canal building project. The second discusses farming on the Waldo patent lands, as well as news about the Indian wars in the Northwest territories. Also discusses his son's new business prospects. |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent Frontiers and Exploration American Indian History Land Transaction Revolutionary War General Children and Family Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Merchants and Trade Commerce Finance Government and Civics Infrastructure Canals Transportation Westward Expansion Military History Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Agriculture and Animal Husbandry |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Children & Family; Agriculture; Westward Expansion; Native Americans; Law; Industry; Science, Technology, Invention |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Isaac Peirce to Henry Knox about a Bounty Land warrant |