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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05348 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 |
| Title | Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about the Waldo patent court decision and the building of a canal |
| Date | 11 March 1792 |
| Author | Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Discusses a recent General Court decision against them in their wish to be compensated for some of the Waldo patent lands. Touches on their canal project and mentions that General [Henry] Jackson will forward to Knox some information about it. Mentions his imminent departure to Europe and sends his love to Mrs. Knox. Finally, provides some parting advice on how Knox should proceed with the Waldo patent, including, "for gods sake be cautious!" |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent Land Transaction Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Finance Canals Infrastructure Commerce Transportation Travel |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Dorchester, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Science, Technology, Invention; Industry; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |