Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00752 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Pluckemin, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1779 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 31.4 cm, Width: 22.1 cm Order a Copy
Mentions the loss of a vessel and the General Arnold, a ship. Discusses his distaste for "making anything out of the public," or making a profit from public service. Notes that he will consider unspecified proposals previously mentioned by William. Mentions his wife and daughter, both named Lucy.
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