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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05906 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0119] July-September 1793 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Lewis forwarding papers related to the Winslow portion of the Waldo patent |
| Date | 22 July 1793 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Lewis, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Initialed by Knox. Forwards papers related to the Winslow portion of the Waldo patent. Also encloses the correspondence he has had with Nathan Lane. Sends along Waldo's will, which was proved on 28 October 1785, and Hannah Flucker's letter of attorney dated 23 July 1784 (none of these papers are included). Says "It is extremely important to me to complete immediately the purchase of this estate if it can be done with due security to myself." Believes Lane and Winslow are in Boston to complete the deal. Wants Lewis to deal with his questions as quickly as possible. For the questions, see GLC02437.05907. |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent Land Transaction Revolutionary War General Estate Women of the Founding Era Law Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lewis, William (fl. 1784-1800) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Women in American History; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |