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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03059 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0073] August-December 1784 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox discussing his ill health |
| Date | 20 October 1784 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Knox's brother writes, "I can only inform you I am happy to have recover'd from my late situation on point of health and spirits the want of which I have very unpleasantly experienced for many months," referring to his mental illness. Relates that his ill health did not permit an earlier return to America. Notes that his commercial friends in London have been indulgent, as his credit has expired. Discusses financial matters. Instructs Knox to send his mail care of Lewis Teissier, "one of the most capital merchants in London in the Spanish & French lines..." |
| Subjects | Mental Health Revolutionary War General Children and Family Health and Medical Travel Commerce Merchants and Trade Finance Global History and Civics Debt Friendship |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |