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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05169 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | Andrew Belcher to Henry Knox introducing the Reverend Doctor Brown, a clergyman in the Church of Scotland |
| Date | 26 September 1791 |
| Author | Belcher, Andrew (1763-1841) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes, "It is often matter of great Regret... that it was out of my power to improve & to cultivate so much as I cou'd have wish'd, the Acquaintance I was honor'd with in your Family & to be recognized by Mrs. Knox as a near Relation." Introduces the Reverend Doctor Brown, a clergyman in the Church of Scotland, noting that he is "of unblemish'd Character and the fairest Reputation; a Man of great & superior Talents, of strong sense, great Ability, Science, Genius and profound Learning." Hopes Brown can be introduced to [George] Washington, [Alexander] Hamilton, and Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin. |
| Subjects | Religion Revolutionary War General Genealogy Women of the Founding Era Women's History Letter of Introduction or Recommendation President Government and Civics Travel Global History and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Belcher, Andrew (1763-1841) Washington, George (1732-1799) Hamilton, Alexander (ca. 1757-1804) Osgood, Samuel (1748-1813) Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) |
| Place written | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Theme | Religion; Children & Family; Women in American History; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |