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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10183 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0069] November 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith thanking Smith for introducing him to worthy gentlemen |
| Date | 9 November 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Smith, William Stephens |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Thanks Smith for introducing him to worthy gentlemen. "I am no party man and I know you too well to support for a moment that you would introduce any characters not proper for you & I to be sociable with." Expresses a favorable opinion of Doctor Bayley, (possibly Richard Bayley), noting that Doctor Silas Holmes also supports Bayley. Writes, "The prejudices in the country, however are so strong against him that he will stand in need, of all the support he can derive from Doctor Holmes and the similar evidence." Also thanks Smith for introducing Doctor "Michalies" [Michaelis]. Writes, "I hope in a few days, the british will evacuate the City, when I promise myself the pleasure of seeing you." Watermarked. |
| Subjects | Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Loyalist Health and Medical Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Peace |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Bayley, Richard (1745-1801) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |