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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00563 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox with news and questions about the army |
| Date | 1 April 1777 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reassures his brother of his affection for him. Has received a trunk for Henry from Jonathan Ingersol, and will write him. Informs Knox that he will try to obtain silk stockings for him and that George Washington's coat has been charged to his account by Mr. Austin. Has written to Squire Phillips and given the letter to Gideon Hubbard to deliver. Has not yet written Mr. Garey. Mr. P. Palmer and Reverend Isaac Mansfield paid their accounts. Paid Doctor Dix ten dollars he feels he did not owe him, but did so to protect Henry from slander. If Mr. Harrod calls, shall refer him to Knox's letter. Has heard that two more French ships arrived. Hopes to follow Henry's example and become a good horseman. Wishes to know where the rest of Henry's effects are, information about the store's lease, what he should buy before joining the army, and how he should go about joining. In a postscript mentions he has procured the silk stockings and discusses the sale of various personal items. |
| Subjects | Finance Clothing and Accessories Military Uniforms France Navy Global History and Civics Transportation Commerce Continental Army President Merchants and Trade |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Ingersoll, Jonathan, (d. 1823) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Jonathan Ingersoll was the Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut from 1819-1823. Squire Phillips of New Marlborough, New York. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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