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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05308 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0106] February 1792 |
| Title | Thomas Randall to Henry Knox on the establishment of a new bank |
| Date | 5 February 1792 |
| Author | Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Discusses the possibility of the formation of a new bank. Relates that many respectable characters support the idea. Believes that the House of Representatives will grant a charter to it, but that the idea will run into opposition in the Senate. Reports that his wife has given birth to a daughter and they are both in good health. Writes that the weather has been mild, and he expects the arrival of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw's ship any day. Sends his regards to Mrs. Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Bank of the US Banking Government and Civics Congress Finance Economics Women of the Founding Era Women's History Maritime Health and Medical Children and Family |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Government & Politics; Children & Family; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |