Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00870 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 January 1781 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 21.5 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the hiring of a new servant and asks his brother William to look for someone "rather small in stature" among other qualitfications. Makes reference to the "affair of Tarleton & Sumpter."
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NWindsor 3 Jany. 1781
my dear friend
I wrote you at large by Capt Lillie who went from here on the 1st Instant which I hope you will receive. Mr Cato [Bradip] who for some time past has been as an hired servant to Mrs Knox has gone from us - he was too knowing to be kept longer. I wish therefore that you would be so kind as to engage a servant black or white of the following description - rather small in stature, understands how to take care of horses and can ride [illegible] - a good cook - honest - and willing to do any thing he may be let about. his Wages shall be from 24 to 30 pounds hard money a year or its equivalent and a suit of clothes a year - if you can find such a one pray bring him with you if convenient we hope to see you by [the 1st or 10th] February -
Official accounts have arrivd of the affair of Tarleton & Sumpter, by which it appears that Sumpter beat Tarleton, kill line 92 and wounded 100 -
Lt Colo Washington of our horse with 9 men took 10 in a log house.
I am my Dear Brother
Your affectionate
HKnox
Mr William Knox
[address leaf]
Mr William Knox
Boston.
post.
[docket]
Brigd.r Gen.l Knox
January 3d. 1781
Brigd.r Genl. Knox
Jany 3.80.N.Windsor
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