Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Edward Rutledge

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GLC#
GLC02437.04420-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
23 November 1789
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Edward Rutledge
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 36.4 cm, Width: 22.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Approves of the "disinterested kindness" Rutledge has shown to Catharine Littlefield Green. Discusses a loan in detail, noting that it might best be obtained in Europe from men with "independent and unembarrassed fortunes." Discusses the propriety of applying for an indemnification before they know if the loan is successful. Thinks the application to Congress will be successful.

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