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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06028 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0121] January-March 1794 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Nicholas Hoffman about his offer of supplies |
| Date | 18 January 1794 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Hoffman, Nicholas |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's application if the government decides to build frigates in New York. Wants Hoffman to check on his brother William who is "labouring under a depression of Spirits" in New York. Asks that William be sent on to Philadelphia. Wants Hoffman to send an update as well. |
| Subjects | Navy American Indian History Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Merchants and Trade Commerce Finance Frontiers and Exploration Maritime Children and Family Health and Medical Mental Health |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hoffman, Nicholas (1736-1800) |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; Health & Medicine; Native Americans; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |