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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03067 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0073] August-December 1784 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox relating his plans to sail to the United States |
| Date | 31 October 1784 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | William Knox writes to his brother. Relates his plans to sail for the United States, noting that his desire to be with family outweighs the unappealing prospect of making the voyage during winter. Expresses his disappointment at receiving only one letter from Henry this year, but understands that Henry was unaware of his condition (William suffered from mental illness). Discusses financial matters and business prospects. |
| Subjects | Mental Health Travel Children and Family Health and Medical Finance Merchants and Trade Commerce |
| 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 |