to Henry Knox

Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03059-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 October 1784
Author/Creator
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
London, England
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Knox's brother writes, "I can only inform you I am happy to have recover'd from my late situation on point of health and spirits the want of which I have very unpleasantly experienced for many months," referring to his mental illness. Relates that his ill health did not permit an earlier return to America. Notes that his commercial friends in London have been indulgent, as his credit has expired. Discusses financial matters. Instructs Knox to send his mail care of Lewis Teissier, "one of the most capital merchants in London in the Spanish & French lines..."

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