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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04417 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | John Story to Henry Knox mentioning Story's health |
| Date | 20 November 1789 |
| Author | Story, John (fl. 1789) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses his health, stating that it is "such as makes it necessary for me to go to the Southward this winter and as I am out of Employment, have concluded to go with Capt Burnham, who is to sail on Sunday for Georgia." From Georgia, plans to continue on to Charlestown (likely Charleston, South Carolina). Volunteers to carry out tasks for Knox while he is there. Asks Knox to keep him in mind if any positions open up that might suit him, and asks for a letter of introduction. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Health and Medical Travel Maritime Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Story, John (fl. 1789) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |