The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.08044 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0158] July-December 1806 |
| Title | Samuel Breck to Henry Knox discussing family matters and current affairs, and introducing Richard Davis |
| Date | 12 September 1806 |
| Author | Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written from "Spring-hill, near Phila.," likely Springhill, Pennsylvania. Writes to acknowledge Knox's last letter, as well as to introduce him to the bearer, his good friend Mr. Richard Davis. Assures Knox that even though they have not seen each other in a long time, time has not lessened his affection for Knox. Would love to see Knox in person, but does not feel it likely in the near future, due to the considerable distance between them. Discusses news of the European war and the health of their respective families. |
| Subjects | Friendship Children and Family Health and Medical Military History Napoleonic Wars Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Travel |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) Davis, Richard (fl. 1806) |
| Place written | Springhill, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; 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 |