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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01207 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0034] October 1781 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox discussing military, business and family news |
| Date | 4 October 1781 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Discusses news of the siege of Yorktown, mentioning the activities of the Marquis de La Fayette and naval engagements between French Admiral Compte de Grasse and British Admiral Thomas Graves. Reports that Congress has received indications of the capture of Lord Cornwallis, but faulty intelligence from the past has made them skeptical. Discusses his upcoming business trip to Europe and seeks his brother's approval. Explains his sale of stock to finance the trip and plans to travel by French frigate. Explains his plans in case ships with cargo he owns arrive in Boston after his departure. Comments on the dearth of letters from Lucy to him and others in Boston. Mentions news of family and friends. Reports that local merchants are going to give a dinner for the Marquis de Gergerous. |
| Subjects | Navy France Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Battle Global History and Civics Continental Congress Congress Surrender Finance Merchants and Trade Commerce Travel Transportation Maritime Post Office Children and Family |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de (1722-1788) Graves, Thomas (1725-1802) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |