Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02181 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 June 1783 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy
Written by William to his brother Major General Henry Knox. Mentions he wrote a letter from Bristol, England about two weeks previous. Says he consigned 108 pounds worth of jewelry to Sears and Smith, to be delivered to his order. Says another shipment of glass from Bristol worth 200 pounds was sent as well as another shipment of hosiery from Nottingham worth 450 pounds. Also sent along about 60 pounds worth of things for Henry's family. Says he heard that Henry has expressed much interest in farming. Says that many of the "poorer Classes" have or will immigrate to America and that when he goes to Ireland in September he might be able to get some honest labor for Henry. Recommends that they work for 3 years and pay their own passage. Has not had a letter from Henry since February 1782. Says he has added about 360 pounds of sundry goods to his shipments to America, for a total of about 1,050. Says he has good credit and could buy more, but that the amount of goods he sent seems right. Has heard from other merchants that the goods he sent to America are the best qualities goods to be sent there in a long time. Goes into some details on his spending during this trip to Europe. Plans on taking a tour of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Hopes to be back in Boston by the fall. Mentions he might return to America a married man. States if it takes place, the woman does not have a fortune. Says the Flucker family is doing well. Says that British general [James] Oglethorpe has high respect for Washington's talents and virtues.
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