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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02162 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0059] June 1783 |
| Title | John Lillie to Henry Knox informing Knox that he is going to Virginia with Benjamin Lincoln |
| Date | 14 June 1783 |
| Author | Lillie, John (1755-1801) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to General Knox, to Major General Knox. Hopes he will not give Knox displeasure while informing him that he is going to Virginia with General Benjamin Lincoln. Says Lincoln promised to inform him and make it acceptable. Says he met a man in Philadelphia from England named "Dickason" who asked to be remembered to Knox. Says Dickason saw William Knox in Amsterdam on 20 March. Says he has not been able to get the cotton denim Knox requested. Has forwarded the articles Mrs. Knox wanted along with the bill of $40. Says the watch is in perfect order and has been safely packed for the journey north. Apologizes for his handwriting as he is suffering from a fever and the ague. Postscript says he will have today's newspaper sent (not included here). |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Travel Global History and Civics Cotton Textile Clothing and Accessories Finance Health and Medical |
| People | Lillie, John (1755-1801) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Health & Medicine; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |