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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03321 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0078] September-December 1786 |
| Title | James Swan to Henry Knox on declaration of war against Indians and seeks advice on investing |
| Date | 27 October 1786 |
| Author | Swan, James (1754-1831) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Writes that he is "agreeably saluted with the news of War being declared against the Indians." Is quite overjoyed at the situation: "I told you in State Street, what my hopes were- little did I think the happy circumstance so near." Would like Knox's advice on "buying or selling in to the Continental funds." Has been very pleased with Knox's advice before and would be happy to have it again. Would like to know "whether to engage actively" in the "present commotions." Seems to be inclined to do it - "My heart is warm for supporting Government" - but is unsure whether he can convince his "charming companion" (perhaps his wife) that he should go. Discusses his recent return from "the islands," which he found to be prosperous, and declares that he is receiving good profits from his business there. Congratulates Knox on the recent addition to his family and sends compliments to Knox's wife Lucy. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Revolutionary War General Military History Coins and Currency Economics Finance Government and Civics Women's History Marriage Caribbean Children and Family Rebellion Mobs and Riots Shays' Rebellion |
| People | Swan, James (1754-1831) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Westward Expansion; Native Americans; Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to James Swan about money and Congress |