Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00567 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 April 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 30.5 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Henry that "the attachment on the house is completed." Discusses other details regarding the house, but is somewhat unclear. Seems to be saying that Mr. Hitchburn still owes Knox 2,000 pounds for the house, which it appears that he has purchased. Mr. Hitchburn is also discussed, along with the house, in GLC02437.00565. Asks Henry if Mr Rea should paint any saddle clothes for him, states he has not yet procured a silk handkerchief, and cannot find Mr. Garey's promissory note. Notes that the brig Cabot was captured by the British ship HMS Millford. In March the Cabot was engaged by the Milford outside Boston and chased North to Novia Scotia, where the crew abandoned the ship and escaped unharmed. The ship became the first Continental naval ship captured by the British. William also says that Pollard has informed him 1000 men have left to fight in the south. The quills and other items he purchased have arrived and are already selling well.
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