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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04108 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0087] January-February 1789 |
Title | Henry Knox to George Washington about getting him some cloth and Knox's bad health |
Date | 12 February 1789 |
Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
Recipient | Washington, George |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Writes that upon receiving his note, Knox sent to all the shops that might sell American broad cloth but was "exceedingly chagrined to learn there were none in town at present." Found that some cloth was expected in town very soon, in light grey, Hartford grey, bottle green, and dark brown colors. Will be able to secure the quantity he and Mrs. Washington would like and send it immediately, though he warns that Washington might be disappointed with the quality of the cloth, as it is only "about good as an english second cloth." Also reports that he has been ill and in bed due to a "severe attack of the accute [sic] Rheumatism." However, he is improving and hopes to be able to go abroad in a few days. Knox’s retained draft. |
Subjects | Revolutionary War General Inauguration President Textile Clothing and Accessories Merchants and Trade First Lady Disease Health and Medical Industry |
People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) Washington, Martha (1731-1802) |
Place written | New York, New York |
Theme | The Presidency; Merchants & Commerce; Health & Medicine |
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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