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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.05938
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0120] October-December 1793 
Title Berkley Sidney Knox to Henry Knox claiming to be a distant relative and asking for help with employment
Date 1 October 1793
Author Knox, Berkley Sidney (fl. 1792-1800)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Claims to be a distant relative of Knox's from Dublin, Ireland. Says he is acquainted with William Knox, whom he met in Ireland. Tells Knox about his situation in Jamaica, where he is trying to better his life and support his family. Goes into his family background. Asks about possible employment.
Subjects Revolutionary War General  Caribbean  Children and Family  Immigration and Migration  Office Seeker  
People Knox, Berkley Sidney (fl. 1792-1800)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Place written Kingston, Jamaica
Theme Children & Family
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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