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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01418 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0042] May 1782 |
| Title | Isaac Sears to Henry Knox about the war and business matters |
| Date | 16 May 1782 |
| Author | Sears, Isaac (1730-1786) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Sears, who was known for his early and vehement support of the patriots in New York, to Major General Knox. References Knox's letters of 23 January and 1 May. Says his first "orders" are paid and the other will be paid when due. Is happy he could offer his services to Knox and his wife. Refrains from speaking on political matters, but hopes to be able to see Knox in New York soon. Says "it appears to me the heart of the American War is near at an end, but don't believe we shall have a peace very soon, unless the French and Spanish gains some great advantage over the British in the West Indies." Says if the rumors of "the Battle of two fleets to Windward" are true, then Jamaica "must fall." |
| Subjects | Navy Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Politics Finance France Global History and Civics Caribbean Battle |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |