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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04390 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox discussing friends, family and business |
| Date | 15 October 1789 |
| Author | Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that the upcoming visit to New York of their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson will likely render unnecessary the present letter. Discusses Knox's financial dealings in Maine, especially regarding a land ownership dispute with Mr. [William] Wetmore. Relates news of mutual acquaintances and mentions several people complaining that Knox has not written them in a while. Expresses his sympathy for the death of Knox's child and sends his respects, along with his wife's, to Knox and his family. Free frank signed by Benjamin Hichborn. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Friendship Waldo Patent Land Transaction Landlord and Tenant Boundary or Property Dispute Finance Death Children and Family |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family; Agriculture |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |