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Field name | Value |
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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 |