Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03071 Author/Creator: Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 1, 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy
Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, responds to a letter from Henry Knox (GLC02437.03068). Expresses happiness at William's recovery from an episode of mental illness. Reports that William will soon sail from London to Boston. Discusses economics, commenting on the low price of good in the United States. Notes that credit for American trade is "greatly lessen'd" in England. Writes, "in confidence, I would intimate that if Mr Wm Knox extends his Trade and line of connexions, you sir, would render him an essential service by being a guarantee to some of those with whom he is connected..." Relates that when William Knox received Henry's last letter, "tears of pleasure and affection flowed plentifully from his Eyes..." Praises Knox for his service in the Revolutionary War, for "preserving us from ye very dregs of slavery."
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