Knox, William (1756-1795) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01701 Author/Creator: Knox, William (1756-1795) Place Written: Amsterdam, Netherlands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1782 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 22.8 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Written by William to his brother Major General Henry Knox. Fears that Henry is worried about him as he has not written since he was in Rochefort (William spells it Rochfort), France. While there he sent some linen, epaulets, sweetmeats, and some other things for Lucy. Has been in ill health lately, which has caused some problems with his business plans. The plan involved a Mr. Soderstroom from Gothensburgh, Sweden, who was going to work with a Mr. Sears, a Mr. Smith, and himself. It fell through when William was not able to go to Sweden as Soderstroom wanted. Has not given up all hope though, as he might try to make the trip in the spring. Mentions some details of shipping goods to the United States. Says Henry will be surprised to learn that his expenses have been about £200. Signed twice by William, once at the close of the letter and again at the address.
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I shall be partly induced to stay from the perfect appearances of Peace the event is much talked of as one that will take place in the course of the Winter altho' there is some probability of it I hope nothing will be left undone which America aught to do, provided she was sure the War would yet continue for some considerable time.
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