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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05197 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | Samuel Breck to Henry Knox regarding Breck's potential move to Philadelphia |
| Date | 16 October 1791 |
| Author | Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | References Knox's letter of 9 October (GLC02437.05189). Thanks him for looking into the housing market in Philadelphia, and agrees with him that "the extravagant high rents will produce a sufficient number of Houses to accomodate all who wish them, on moderate terms." As he has no business to attend to, will visit Philadelphia in the spring. Plans to either hire, purchase, or build a home. Notes that he is willing to consider Mr. Simmons's house if they can agree on a price. Explains other options in Philadelphia and goes on to lament the high taxes in Boston. Relates that it is too late for him to get hired as a bank director, but vacancies might open next year. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Finance Landlord and Tenant Mortgage Travel Building Construction Immigration and Migration Taxes or Taxation Office Seeker Bank of the US Banking |
| People | Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics |
| 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 Samuel Breck discussing Breck's potential move to Philadelphia and the possibility of Breck becoming a director of the bank |