Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Mr. Doughty

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GLC#
GLC02437.04606-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 May 1790
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Mr. Doughty
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.9 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Writes to inform the addressee that a report is circulating "on the frontiers" that the addressee's son ,Major [John] Doughty, may have been fired upon by a party of Indians while traveling on the Tennessee River. Is not sure of the details of the situation; fears the reports have been exaggerated. Believes it is likely that the boat was indeed fired upon, that Major Doughty "thought it prudent to retire," and that the boat did not ultimately fall into enemy hands. Resolves to provide further information when he receives it. (See GLC02437.04628 for what may be a follow-up letter.)

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