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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00002 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0005] 1770-1772 |
| Title | John Troutbeck to Henry Knox about his new job |
| Date | 10 December 1770 |
| Author | Troutbeck, John (fl. 1755-1784) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Light-heartedly comments on the absence of correspondence from his friend Knox. Discusses plans to travel to India. Reports that he has recently been appointed the first Surgeon of the Essex Easte Indea, commanded by Captain Read, but has not yet passed his medical examinations. A post script contends that Troutbeck has not received a letter from Mr. Loring. Sent with a follow up letter (see GLC02437.00003). |
| Subjects | Caribbean Maritime Travel Asia Military History Navy Health and Medical |
| People | Troutbeck, John (fl. 1755-1784) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Jon Troutbeck to Henry Knox about his medical exams and coming travels Letter from John Troutbeck to Henry Knox about friendship |