Morse, Jedidiah (1761-1826) to Henry Knox
High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05590 Author/Creator: Morse, Jedidiah (1761-1826) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 19.8 x 16.6 cm. Order a Copy
Mentions a previous request he made to Knox for materials to supplement his book on the geography of the United States. Reminds Knox that at the time of the request, Knox responded that he had materials that might be useful, but was extremely busy and unable to help. Informs Knox that the book is now currently in the press. Asks Knox if he might be able to send the materials now, if he is less busy. Specifically requests "A draft of the country [on which] our forts stand, with the names & places of the forts, would be particularly acceptable, & highly gratifying to the public." Hopes that Knox will be able to send the items by the next month since he hopes to be able to send a copy of the map to the engraver. Noted as written in Charlestown, which is now an area of Boston, Massachusetts.
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.