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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01155 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0032] August 1781 |
| Title | William Richards to Henry Knox regarding accusations made against him |
| Date | 24 August 1781 |
| Author | Richards, William (fl. 1781-1787) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Likely related to the accusations against a Mr. Richards by Reuben Smith in GLC02437.01148. Thanks Knox for his "repeated instances of Politeness shown to me from time to time, in a particular manor, for espousing my character, when it was most injuriously and enviously attacked by the tongue of slander and designing Villains, who wou'd fondly destroy and blast the character and reputation of any man, who appears in the character of a gentleman, especially a Continental Officer, if not an inhabitant of their Town of State." Expresses anger at those who do not provide adequate provisions for the troops and those who sell to the army at exorbitant prices. Says "the people" are guilty of "horrid conduct." Says God will punish them if they do not change their ways. Claims he can feel good because he acted as a faithful public servant. Recto of document has been silked. |
| Subjects | Religion Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Corruption and Scandal Continental Army Military History Military Provisions Finance |
| People | Richards, William (fl. 1781-1787) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Middletown, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Law; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Reuben Smith to Henry Knox regarding an inquiry into the transactions of Mr. (William) Richards |
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