Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05167-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
25 September 1791
Author/Creator
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Sends condolences on the death of Knox's son, Marcus. Says "Pray do not be surprised if, after what I have written to you respecting Bank Stock, I should become a Citizen of Philadelphia and that only in a private Character." Laments living in Boston because of the recent high assessment of his taxes (for the coming year, he owes $1,100). Says the twenty richest people in Boston are being forced to pay for the entire expenses of the city. Claims "for eight years past my only employ has been to spend money & establish manufactures, & as I can effect the first as conveniently any where else, & the latter not requiring my personal attendance, I am determined no longer to be the sport of those envious & impolitick men." Says the assessors, along with the collector, receive 25 guineas from his tax alone before anything goes to the treasury. Has written to Mr. Deblois to procure a house for his family in Philadelphia.

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