Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Catharine Littlefield Greene
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04399 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 27 October 1789 Pagination: 4 p. ; 31.9 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses obtaining money and the assistance of Daniel Parker, Gouvenueur Morris and the Marquis de Lafayette, as they were all friends with Catharine's late husband, Nathanael Greene. Provides some financial advice about the execution of General Greene's estate. Writes that she should first take inventory of "the estates and negroes" to be mortgaged and invest her money. Reports that this plan has been approved by Mr. Rutledge and Judge Pendleton. Retained draft, numbered "5" at top.
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