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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04668 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about dinners he's had, trade news, land deeds and political speculation |
| Date | 4 August 1790 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses dinner engagements with various friends. Mentions that a Mr. LaTombe expects a large number of French trade ships to arrive from the West Indies soon, so they may avoid traveling during the rainy season. Reports that General [Henry] Jackson has gone to Portsmouth along with Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn (see GLC02437.04666 for related information). Adds that Jackson's mother seems very ill. Declares that the elder Isaac Winslow wants Knox to complete certain deeds that he sent. Discusses potential changes in Congressional representation in upcoming elections, and mentions possible candidates. Also mentions "speculation" in Boston and considers whether or not it contributes to the good of the nation. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Entertaining and Hospitality Caribbean France Global History and Civics Merchants and Trade Commerce Maritime Children and Family Health and Medical Women's History Land Transaction |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs; Women in American History; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about his travels, wish for a Spanish war and that John Glover gets a tax collector position |