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- GLC#
- GLC02437.03190-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- September 9, 1785
- Author/Creator
- Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18.1 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Relates that per Knox's instructions, he has gone to New Haven and met with Mr. [Samuel] Broome and Mr. [Jeremiah] Platt to discuss their outstanding financial business. Explains that Broom and Platt assured him they will not be able to repay the money they owe in the next year. Provides a lengthy and detailed explanation of the firm's financial dealings, including the ways the war interfered with their business. Adds some information about the money they owe to the firm of [James] Webber & Co. Relates possible solutions to the problem.
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