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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00608 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1777 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Relates to Henry what he has heard regarding the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey (13 April 1777). Notes that he knows "General Washington & yourself was not in the Battle but intended being at bound Brook the next day." Discusses raising a sum of money and business matters, possibly related to his joining the army and to the bookstore he managed in Boston in Henry's absence. Also mentions Henry's share in the Newbury Privateer as demanded by Colonel Jackson (possibly Henry Jackson). Still awaits Henry's reply regarding his intentions to join the army.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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