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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.04800
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0097] October-December 1790 
Title David Cobb to Henry Knox discussing a canal between the Charles River and Connecticut River
Date 19 December 1790
Author Cobb, David (1748-1830)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Cobb tells Secretary of War Knox that he has brought up the idea of a canal between the Charles River and the Connecticut River to several people since Knox left Boston, and the idea is growing. There needs to be a more concrete plan in order to attract investors. The "gentlemen" with whom Cobb has discussed this "are much divided in their opinions where the Canal ought to meet [the] Connecticut River." Cobb goes on to detail various plans for the canal. Cobb is convinced that this canal would be good for "the Commonwealth." Cobb says "we are still in the clouds respecting a War," and that "it is probable" that Governor John Hancock "never sees another election."
Subjects Revolutionary War General  Canals  Infrastructure  Transportation  Merchants and Trade  Finance  Military History  Election  Health and Medical  Death  Government and Civics  Commerce  
People Cobb, David (1748-1830)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Place written Boston, Massachusetts
Theme Industry; Science, Technology, Invention; Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859