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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06226 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0124] October-December 1794 |
| Title | Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on business, government and family matters, and mentioning the Whiskey Rebellion |
| Date | 20 October 1794 |
| Author | Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Informs Knox he received his letter regarding the commission from Carolina. Encloses a deed (not included) and needs Knox to have it signed by a federal judge. Discusses his wife's failing health. Congratulates Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox on their newborn son. Notes their little boy is in fine health. Appears to hint at not having any more children. Discusses land deals involving "Williamsons settlement" and the Six Nations. Mentions he just received word that John Burnett is away fighting the insurgents and the commission business in Carolina may have to wait for his return or perhaps can be completed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also notes "two favorite children of his (Burnett's) were buried last Sunday ... and a third is now dangerously ill" and he may try to return home. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Land Transaction Contract Women's History Marriage Health and Medical Children and Family Frontiers and Exploration Whiskey Rebellion Rebellion Military History Death |
| People | Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Newark, New Jersey |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Native Americans; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |