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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00086 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0007] June-December 1773 |
| Title | Henry Knox to David McClure about his travel plans and the death of a friend |
| Date | 26 July 1773 |
| Author | McClure, David (1748-1820) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Announces his arrival in Philadelphia after a "long Excursion into the Wilderness." Explains plans to travel back to New England. He expects to arrive in Boston in October. Has just heard of the passing of his friend, Mr. Wheaton, and comments philosophically on death. He is concerned about the church affairs on death of popular minister. Indicates that he sent a box to Knox. Gives his regards to others. McClure was returning from service as missionary to the Delaware Indians in a town on the Muskingum River in Ohio (see GLC02437.00015, GLC02437.00032 and GLC02437.00088). McClure spells his name "Maccluer." |
| Subjects | Travel American Indian History Religion Frontiers and Exploration Death |
| People | McClure, David (1748-1820) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Wheaton, Mr. (d. 1773) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Native Americans; Religion; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from David McClure to Henry Knox discussing a trip to Western Pennsylvania Letter from David McClure to Henry Knox regarding an order of books and his work as a missionary Letter from John Murray to Henry Knox about an order of books and the whereabouts of David McClure |
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