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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05212 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | Rebecca Bowes to Henry Knox regarding housing and help for her family |
| Date | 27 October 1791 |
| Author | Bowes, Rebecca (fl. 1791) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Letter reads in full, "Presuming on your generous friendship which is influenced by the dictates of humanity & friendship, I have address'd these Lines to you, not doubting your Candour will excuse the freedom I have taken - Being disappointed in receiving some assistance from a near Connection, to whom, I thought I could apply with some degree of confidence, has compell'd me, tho' with great reluctance to make this application to your Goodness for some kind for myself & family against the approaching winter, which will greatly relieve me from much anxiety, & add to your many favours." Postscript asks him to respond at the first opportunity. |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women of the Founding Era Women's History Charity and Philanthropy Poverty Finance Children and Family Friendship |
| People | Bowes, Rebecca (fl. 1791-1792) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History; Health & Medicine |
| 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 Henry Knox to Rebecca Bowes offering some financial assistance |