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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04520 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Samuel Parkman to Henry Knox asking for help for Samuel Shaw |
| Date | 27 February 1790 |
| Author | Parkman, Samuel (1752-1824) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses a financial situation involving Samuel Shaw, his business partner, Thomas Randall, Daniel Parker, Messrs Hoffman, and the ship Massachusetts. Writes, "the friendship I bear to Shaw is my only apologie for troubling you with this business & I know his Intrest is very near your heart. his business was in a good train till this unexpected disappointment broke in upon us & set it all afloat." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Finance Debt Maritime Friendship Asia Merchants and Trade Commerce |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Parkman, Samuel (1752-1824) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Law; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |