Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Thomas Russell

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GLC#
GLC02437.03647-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
28 August 1787
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Thomas Russell
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 19.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Discusses the character of Mr. [Thomas] Randall and Samuel Shaw and their past experience in China; possibly having to do with trade. Notes he cannot speak with respect to the plans but can speak with great confidence about the men's character. Says both of the men served in the War, both have been to China twice, and that Shaw is currently on the Coast of India. Speaks of the men's prior voyages and Knox's confidence that a voyage can be profitable. Noted as a copy on the docket. See GLC02437.03637, .03638, .03644 and .03652 for related documents.

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