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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.06714
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0130] April-June 1796 
Title Henry Knox to John Brown about a canal project and states that his investments are tied up in land presently
Date 22 April 1796
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Brown, John  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Apologizes for not responding to a previous letter. Discusses the canal project Brown wrote to him about, declaring that canals are extremely useful, and while they are expensive to install, they benefit the community dramatically and will return a profit. Mentions his previous experience with canal projects, and comments on other canals in the region. Provides suggestions. Adds that at present his resources are tied up with his land investments in Maine, so he will not be able to invest.
Subjects Land Transaction  Waldo Patent  Finance  Canals  Transportation  Infrastructure  Building Construction  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Brown, John (1757-1837)  
Place written Boston, Massachusetts
Theme Merchants & Commerce; Science, Technology, Invention
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859