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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04503 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Edward Carrington regarding Nathanael Greene's debts |
| Date | 7 February 1790 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Carrington, Edward |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the issue of General Nathanael Greene being responsible for John Bank's debts. States that Mrs. Greene and her friends are petitioning Congress for an indemnification. General Greene made a statement to Congress in 1785 explaining the transaction. Knox sends a copy of this statement (not present). If the indemnification is not granted, Greene's family will be greatly in debt and in dire straights. Believes the deceased Greene's reputation, along with his statement, should be enough to obtain the indemnification requested. Thinks a corroborative certificate from Carrington and perhaps General [Anthony] Wayne will help obtain the indemnification. Mentions that Lucy Knox had another son and both are doing well. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Estate Women of the Founding Era Women's History Petition Congress Government and Civics Debt Law Children and Family Health and Medical |
| People | Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Banks, John (fl. 1790) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Law; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Edward Carrington to Henry Knox concerning Nathanael Greene and John Banks Carrington' s affidavit related to General Nathanael Greene and John Banks |