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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03445 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0079] January-March 1787 |
| Title | James Webber to Henry Knox about money and taxes |
| Date | 7 February 1787 |
| Author | Webber, James (fl. 1783-1797) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses financial arrangements and is happy to hear that Knox has received part of the monies owed him. Writes, however, that "[a]s Mr. Soderstam and Goodeve has not yet paid, must request you to take every step, which you may judge most prudent and effectual towards recovering the Money, as the longer Goodeves is left, I am fearful ye worse it will be." Advises Knox to encourage Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to sell as many of their goods as possible. Comments on the serious tax burden faced by Americans, and how this influences international trade. Mentions that he is happy to hear William Knox is doing better, as he received a letter from William by the last post. Also provides information on Mrs. Hannah Urquhart, Knox's sister-in-law, and declares that she possesses "a good share of health and spirits." Adds that he and his wife send their kind wishes to Mrs. Knox. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Finance Debt Merchants and Trade Commerce Taxes or Taxation Global History and Civics Children and Family Health and Medical Mental Health Women's History |
| People | Webber, James (fl. 1783-1797) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, William (1756-1795) Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) Harwood, Hannah Flucker Urquhart (fl. 1774-1796) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics; Children & Family; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |