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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04492 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Reply from Henry Knox to William Eustis about military pensions |
| Date | 31 January 1790 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Eustis, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Replies to Eustis's letters written on the 17th and 23rd (see GLC02437.04479). Discusses the situation of the invalids, particularly the invalid pensioners. Upon reviewing the subject with other general members, believes it to be impracticable to obtain a new inspection of the invalids. States that "the subjects of invalid pensions had better remain on its present footing for the following reasons..." Goes on to list the reasons, most of which deal with how the individual states handle their own invalids and finances. Also discusses his legal trouble with the Waldo patent. |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Waldo Patent Revolutionary War General Military History Revolutionary War Continental Army Injury or Wound Health and Medical Pension Finance Law Landlord and Tenant Waldo Patent Land Transaction |
| People | Eustis, William (1753-1825) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Health & Medicine; Government & Politics; Law |
| 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 William Eustis to Henry Knox complaining about the inadequacy of military pensions |