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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00605 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0017] May-August 1777 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox discussing business matters and how he is considering joining the army |
| Date | 27 May 1777 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Writes to Henry, his brother. Discusses unfounded accusations that he, William, [stole?] a pair of pistols from Edmund Randolph. Writes, "Now to come to the matter which ingrosses all my tho'ts, that of entring the army..." Discusses raising funds pertaining to a previous verbal agreement he made with Henry. Refers to business ventures (including investment in a privateer), a recent sale, and the Newbury Privateer. Appears to harbor intentions of joining Henry (then in Morristown, New Jersey). |
| Subjects | Privateering Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Weaponry Continental Army Finance Maritime |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from William Knox to Henry Knox about the Battle of Bound Brook, discussing business matters and pressing him for a reply Letter from William Knox to Henry Knox on their business and his desire to join the army |
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