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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05189 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Samuel Breck discussing Breck's potential move to Philadelphia and the possibility of Breck becoming a director of the bank |
| Date | 9 October 1791 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Breck, Samuel |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | References receiving Breck's letter from his son. Thanks him for his sympathy upon the death of his son Marcus. Says "Language is utterly inadequate to convey any idea of the agony of our souls upon the occasion." References Breck's previous letter where he ranted about the high taxes the assessors implemented in Boston. Would be happy to have Breck as a neighbor in Philadelphia if he should move. Reports that "House rent is here exceedingly high." Goes on to explain the rental real estate market in Philadelphia. Praises the house of Mr. Simmons, a coachmaker, at the corner of Chestnut and 5th Street. Says Simmons would let it for 3 years at $1,000 per year. Asserts that it would be better to move in the fall than in the spring or summer. Talks of Breck becoming a director of the bank. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Mental Health Death Children and Family Taxes or Taxation Finance Immigration and Migration Mortgage Landlord and Tenant Government and Civics Bank of the US Banking Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Women of the Founding Era Women's History |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Children & Family; Banking & Economics |
| 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 Samuel Breck to Henry Knox regarding Breck's potential move to Philadelphia |