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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05977 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0120] October-December 1793 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about Knox's son, Berkeley Sidney Knox's job request, yellow fever in Philadelphia and the sale of Jackson's house |
| Date | 17 November 1793 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | References two letters from Henry. Reports that Henry's son, Henry Jackson Knox, arrived safely last evening. He is travelling to Hingham tomorrow or the next day. Says he will write Berkeley Sidney Knox, a man in Jamaica claiming to be a distant relative of Knox and seeking a job (see GLC02437.05938). Notes he "cannot undertake to say any thing more than has already been said upon this subject." Is happy to hear that a group of physicians announced the official abatement of the yellow fever in Philadelphia. Believes the disorder may still be latent and recommends that Henry keep his place in the country for a while. Reports that Henry Jackson sold his house for £2,000 and that his furniture is being sold tomorrow. He will be living at Mrs. Archibald's. Says Henry has no doubt seen the protest letter of Mr. Dennery. Believes it was penned by Genet and says "I do not pretend to ask what is to be done with all that french business, however I hope some happy medium will be fallen upon if possible." |
| Subjects | France French Revolution Yellow Fever Disease Revolutionary War General Children and Family Education Caribbean Office Seeker Health and Medical Finance Land Transaction Home Furnishings Women of the Founding Era Women's History Diplomacy Government and Civics Global History and Civics |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Agriculture; Children & Family; Foreign Affairs; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Berkley Sidney Knox to Henry Knox claiming to be a distant relative and asking for help with employment |