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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01380 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0041] April 1782 |
| Title | Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about lime-burning |
| Date | 1 April 1782 |
| Author | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes to discuss a new lime-burning agreement negotiated in Boston by Mr. Wheaton. Notes the risk incurred by Wheaton since he is so close to Penobscot, a Tory stronghold. Discusses a recent illness, and the quartering of Major Strauss's company at his house. Comments on the value of "depreciation notes" and "consolidating notes" in Knox's finances. See GLC02437.01404 and GLC02437.01406 for related information. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Loyalist Canada Global History and Civics Military History Industry Economics Finance Coins and Currency Continental Army Contract |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Industry |
| 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 Henry Knox to Joshua Loring about sales of goods on behalf of William Knox Letter from Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce about Knox's personal finances |