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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.03059
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0073] August-December 1784 
Title William Knox to Henry Knox discussing his ill health
Date 20 October 1784
Author Knox, William (1756-1795)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Knox's brother writes, "I can only inform you I am happy to have recover'd from my late situation on point of health and spirits the want of which I have very unpleasantly experienced for many months," referring to his mental illness. Relates that his ill health did not permit an earlier return to America. Notes that his commercial friends in London have been indulgent, as his credit has expired. Discusses financial matters. Instructs Knox to send his mail care of Lewis Teissier, "one of the most capital merchants in London in the Spanish & French lines..."
Subjects Mental Health  Revolutionary War General  Children and Family  Health and Medical  Travel  Commerce  Merchants and Trade  Finance  Global History and Civics  Debt  Friendship  
People Knox, William (1756-1795)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Place written London, England
Theme Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Merchants & Commerce
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859