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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00765 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0020] January-May 1779 |
| Title | Ebenezer Oliver to David Sears on business and goods received |
| Date | 29 May 1779 |
| Author | Oliver, Ebenezer (1751-1826) |
| Recipient | Sears, David |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Received goods, in order, from Sears in Amsterdam. Has not heard "one word of" goods shipped on his account by their mutual friend William (possibly William Knox). Discusses the obtainment of bills for Sears. Thanks Sears for procuring a cloak and bonnet for Mrs. Oliver, though wishes Sears would have sent a petticoat in the same box. Requests Sears to send a "Genteel Green Umbrella," a case of green-handled knives, and several other items. Marked as a copy at the top of page one. |
| Subjects | Merchants and Trade Commerce Global History and Civics Finance Banking Clothing and Accessories Home Furnishings |
| People | Oliver, Ebenezer (1751-1826) Sears, David (1752-1816) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Possibly Ebenezer Oliver (1751-1826). |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |