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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02073 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0057] April 1783 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox on the conclusion of the war, family and business matters |
| Date | 8 April 1783 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by William Knox to his brother Major General Knox. Makes several witty references to the length of time between their communications. Mentions the peace and says "most people here particular those in commerce are happy at it, those who are and who ought to be most discontented are the American Refugees who from either side have apparently but little to expect." Says he has only been in London for a few days after arriving from Holland. Says he saw Lucy Knox's family -- Mrs. Fluker, Mrs. Urquhart, as well as Captain Fluker and his lady. Says they are all well, but wearing mourning clothes for Mr. Fluker who died 3 weeks before. Says they are staying on the West End of London and that Miss Fluker has married a member of the Irish Parliament who resides in Wales. Hopes to have dinner with them all in a few days. Heard the latest news of Henry from them, and is sorry to hear that their son died. Hearing that Henry's daughter Lucy is at boarding school in Philadelphia, he says he will send a few articles to her. Talked to a Mr. Longman about Henry's debt because he feared Longman would put Henry in an inconvenient position. Longman said he would not do so and trusted Henry would pay him back after the war. Says he is sending a box of jewelry worth over 108 pounds to Boston. Came into possession of it from a Mr. Kennedy, who owed him a debt. Says "Altho' the Trade is not perfectly open yet from Here to America, many Vessells are about sailing[.] some have sailed, they do not count the risque as material relying on the preliminary Articles of Peace." Hopes to leave in a month to 10 weeks after his trading affairs are in order. Describes some of his business. Says that Lafayette wrote to him in September and told him of Henry's promotion and the birth of Lafayette's daughter. Goes on to say many Boston families are in London, including Silas Deane. |
| Subjects | Treaty France Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Loyalist Refugees Commerce Merchants and Trade Travel Children and Family Clothing and Accessories Death Marriage Education Women's History Debt Finance Maritime |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History; Health & Medicine; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |