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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01545 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0045] August 1782 |
| Title | Paschal Smith to Henry Knox on the matter of his escaped slave |
| Date | 28 August 1782 |
| Author | Smith, Paschal Nelson (d. 1805) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mentions that in reference to Knox's last letter, he will be happy to make the acquaintance a young gentleman named Mr. Craik and to show "him any civility in [his] power." Writes, "Since my last I have discovered that my Boy Prince is at Salem, & I do not imagine he has any intention of going into the Army. I am sorry I have been led to suppose he had gone there, as I have given you some trouble about the matter, however I know you will excuse it." Adds that he and his wife, as well as Colonel and Mrs. [Isaac] Sears send their regards to him, "Mrs. Knox & your little Folks who we heartily rejoyce to hear have recover'd from their indisposition." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Letter of Introduction or Recommendation African American History African American Troops Slavery Indentured Servant Continental Army Military History Health and Medical Children and Family |
| People | Smith, Paschal Nelson (fl. 1753-1805) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Sears, Isaac (1730-1786) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Health & Medicine; African Americans; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Paschal Smith to Henry Knox with news from Boston |