Webber, James (fl. 1784-1797) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03816 Author/Creator: Webber, James (fl. 1784-1797) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1788 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.6 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Congratulates Henry on the birth of another child (George Washington Knox, who was born in December 1787). Transmits a bill of lading. Asks Knox to urge Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle his bill with Webber. Comments on the Russo-Turkish War, noting that matters are settled between Britain and France, but as the "Emperor has join'd Russia, and declared War against ye Turks - it is feared that ... other powers will be involv'd, and England not escape" the hostilities. Reports that trade has largely been at a standstill, except during the past two months, during which time large quantities of goods have been shipped to America. Further discusses business matters, mentioning that the Marquis de Lafayette has been paid.
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