Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00983 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.2 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy
William writes to his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, stationed at New Windsor, New York. William, who oversaw much of Henry's personal and financial business, confirms receipt of three months of Henry's pay. Discusses currency and exchange in detail. Forwards Henry his account with the state (not included), noting that the state has "considered you as entitled to 25pcent more than an officer of equal rank in the Infantry." Discusses books he bought in Europe, possibly to sell in Knox's bookstore. Reports that the Brutus, a privateer, captured a British prize on course from Gibraltar to England. The privateer contained diamonds and "a Number of Jews" who reported "all their fraternity were leaving Gibraltar, as well as many others with all their effects, in consequence they say of the Engsh. having been beat in that Quarter, and their expectation of the Garrison falling into the hands of the Spaniards..." Comments on the success of General Nathanael Greene, leading troops in the southern United States. Sends his love to his sister-in-law and the children.
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