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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06335 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0125] January-March 1795 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about coping with depression and illness |
| Date | 31 January 1795 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Describes his current health problems to his brother. Starts by stating that he had a very black day but is recovering and thanks "the supreme disposer of events for his mercy in pointing out this happy asylum to me." Includes a list of 11 things that are improving his health, such as not smoking or drinking, regular sleeping hours, cleanliness, exercise, "a very tolerable passage of urine instead of great obstruction," and "a considerable degree of Hope instead of despair." |
| Subjects | Health and Medical Mental Health Alcohol Tobacco and Smoking Children and Family Personal Hygiene |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Children & Family; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |