Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00345 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1776 Pagination: 1p.+addr. 19.4 cm. x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses business activities. Comments that most officers send money home to their families. Mentions that Mr. Jackson will read William his letter, possibly Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343). William was overseeing Henry's business in Boston.
[draft]
June 24 1776
Dear Brother
I recd yours inclosing the Bill of Capt Smith which was duly paid, when you have paid [Lorrdy?] let me know and let me know what more you will have remaining in hand afterwards[.] I should not like to pay away any more till you have 100 [illegible] in Hand for fear of accidents, and also to answer what drafts I shall make on you - as most of my officers want to send home money to their families it will be a good way [illegible] me - Mr Jackson will read you his Letter which is wrote in a hurry - Lucy will write you next post - I am affectionately
Yours
HKnox
[address leaf]
Mr William Knox
Boston
[docket]
Letter from Collo Knox
June 24th 1776
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