Knox, William (1756-1795) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05689 Author/Creator: Knox, William (1756-1795) Place Written: Newark, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1792 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.8 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Asks his brother if there is any business to be done before he leaves New York. Says that he will remain in the area until the following Wednesday or Thursday, and, "During that period it shall be my object to ascertain... every thing respecting the character, integrity, punctuality and general circumstances of Mr. G[reen]." William cautions his brother to proceed with caution in his financial dealings with Green, advising him to do business with Green "as if he was a perfect stranger." Year inferred from content and written in pencil at the top of page one.
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