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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01368 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0040] March 1782 |
| Title | Gen. Knox in account with S. Shaw |
| Date | 10 March 1782 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document; Military document |
| Content Description | Lists Henry Knox's accounts with Shaw, beginning 8 June 1781 and ending 12 December, 1781. Contains several memoranda and instructions for what Knox owes to Shaw and what the United States government owes Knox. Expenses range from: groceries and house wares to a payment to Frederick "for dressing the Generals hat," to "Jacob's wife (Peggy) for washing," to "Cato Freeman on account of his wages" (probably an African-American servant), travel and board expenses "From Camp to Philadelphia" [August], from "Philadelphia to Williamsburg in Virginia" [September], and from "York to Mount Vernon" [October]. A 3 October memo notes "The General lent Baron Steuben" a sum of money. A 2 November note indicates that Shaw received 500 Dollars for Knox from Pickering "on the warrant of the Commander in Chief." |
| Subjects | Muster Rolls and Returns Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Finance Soldier's Pay Diet and Nutrition Military Provisions Home Furnishings Clothing and Accessories Military Uniforms Women's History African American History African American Troops Military Camp Travel Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |