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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06152 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0123] July-September 1794 |
| Title | Charles G. Reichel to unknown about Henry Jackson Knox's struggles at school |
| Date | 25 July 1794 |
| Author | Reichel, Charles G. (1751-1825) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses a pupil's (Henry Jackson Knox, Henry Knox's son) academic failings. Writes, "I have great reason to fear, that the expectations, which his family and numerous friends have of him, will not be fulfilled; and that he will not give much credit to our school." Mentions the student will turn 15 in January and they do not instruct pupils above this age and requests "you as a particular friend of his father" takes him into his care. Addressed to, "The Honorable Henry Knox Secretary at War." |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Children and Family Education |
| People | Reichel, Charles G. (1751-1825) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Children & Family; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Based on the content, the letter appears to be written to a close friend of Henry Knox. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |