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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04073 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0087] January-February 1789 |
Title | Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall about trade and American politics |
Date | 3 January 1789 |
Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
Recipient | Randall, Thomas Shaw, Samuel |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Unsigned. Writes that he received Shaw's letters and enclosures, and was delighted and satisfied to hear of his health and the prospect of advancing his interests. Has no hope that Shaw will receive the letter, but addresses it to him on the "bare possibility" he will receive it, hoping that if he does not, "our dear friend Randall may for whom it is equally intended." Focuses primarily on business matters. Discusses the sale of merchandise Shaw arranged for Knox before he left for China, and describes a transfer of this merchandise from Samuel Ogden because Ogden went out of town. Also mentions the new government and new Constitution of the United States, and declares that when he returns to the country, he will likely find George Washington to be President and John Adams to be Vice President. Provides some information on their family and friends, and also discusses ships traveling to China from Boston. In the hand of William Knox. |
Subjects | Commerce Merchants and Trade Asia US Constitution Revolutionary War General Health and Medical Friendship Finance Government and Civics Politics Election President Vice President Maritime |
People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) Washington, George (1732-1799) Adams, John (1735-1826) |
Place written | New York, New York |
Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; The Presidency; Foreign Affairs |
Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |