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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04132 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0088] March-April 1789 |
| Title | William Gordon to Henry Knox about his history of the American Revolution |
| Date | 2 March 1789 |
| Author | Gordon, William (1728-1807) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Half of the signature is missing. Writes that Knox may have seen by now a review of Gordon's history of the American Revolution. Would "rejoice to hear, that you have allowed it to pass muster, as contributing toward the support of the American cause, though not entitled to rank among the first defenders of it." Asks him not to hold a grudge regarding Gordon's criticism of the Society of the Cincinnati. Discusses the British Parliament and its relationship to the monarchy. Mentions Knox's subscription to Gordon's history. Presents his respects to Mrs. Knox, their children, and other friends, and asks after Knox's brother William's health. |
| Subjects | Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary War General Literature and Language Arts Revolutionary War Book Selling Fraternal Organization Global History and Civics Government and Civics Finance Health and Medical |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gordon, William (1728-1807) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Ringwood, England |
| Theme | Arts & Literature; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |