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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04739 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about his voyage |
| Date | 28 September 1790 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | William Knox describes to his brother, Henry Knox, that the winds were not in his favor as they set sail from Sandy Hook, New Jersey. He has now reached Newfoundland. Remarks that he has not suffered any seasickness, unlike his other companions, Mrs. Green, who is still seasick, and Miss Hunter, who has recovered. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Maritime Travel Health and Medical Women of the Founding Era Women's History Canada |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |