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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01159 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0032] August 1781 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox on war news and various aspects of business |
| Date | 30 August 1781 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Disappointed that his brother did not write him an "authentic account of Lord Cornwallis' situation in Virginia." Believes Cornwallis will surrender soon. Is planning a business trip to Europe and discusses fundraising. His last remittance to merchants in Amsterdam was forwarded through Captain Edward Davis, but the $450 sterling was lost when Davis was captured and carried to Halifax. Discusses the state of exchange, the slim chances for profit, and various aspects of his business. Comments on the arrival of John Laurens in Boston, who had returned from France with supplies and money. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Surrender Finance Commerce Merchants and Trade Prisoner of War Canada Economics France Diplomacy Military Supplies |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Laurens, John (1754-1782) Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis (1738-1805) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |