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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05356 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 |
| Title | Abijah Hammond to Henry Knox discussing Hammond's search for good Madeira wine |
| Date | 14 March 1792 |
| Author | Hammond, Abijah (1757-1832) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reminds Knox that he promised Knox he would purchase any good quality Madeira wine he could find, from Mr. Stuyvesant or anyone else who had any. Was unable to search immediately upon his return home, as he had family matters to attend to. Has finally had time to search, but has unfortunately is unable to find any of the kind he asked for, not even from Mr. Stuyvesant. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family, and offers to help Knox in the future in any way he can. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Diet and Nutrition Alcohol Commerce Merchants and Trade |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hammond, Abijah (1757-1832) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | A. Hammond may be Abijah Hammond (1757-1832), a prominent landowner in New York City. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |