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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00570 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about selling horses and joining the army |
| Date | 10 April 1777 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Hopes Henry will write more often. Captain William Dana cannot buy the two horses, but will take care of them until they are sold. William thinks they will earn one hundred pounds. Asks what would be the best way to travel to camp to join Henry. The first postscript mentions compliments from Mr. Cole, and the second apologizes for using a bad pen. |
| Subjects | Finance Travel Transportation |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Dana, William (1745-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | William Dana was a Captain in Knox's artillery regiment. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |