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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07637 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0147] September-October 1801 |
| Title | Henry Knox to General Stevens about Knox's financial difficulties and his limestone business |
| Date | 16 October 1801 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox explains the financial difficulties he is having. Describes his limestone business and boasts over its quality. Requests Steven's takes Knox's limestone under his protection and form contracts on Knox's behalf. Provides the selling prices of the stone and encourages Masons; to try his stone. Asks for Steven's candid opinion on the subject. Addressee name was added later in red pen. |
| Subjects | Artisans Industry Building Construction Commerce Contract Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | St. George, Maine |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |