Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05348-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 March 1792
Author/Creator
Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Discusses a recent General Court decision against them in their wish to be compensated for some of the Waldo patent lands. Touches on their canal project and mentions that General [Henry] Jackson will forward to Knox some information about it. Mentions his imminent departure to Europe and sends his love to Mrs. Knox. Finally, provides some parting advice on how Knox should proceed with the Waldo patent, including, "for gods sake be cautious!"

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