William Knox addresses clothing supply issues with Secretary at War
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
William Knox addresses clothing supply issues with Secretary at War
Description
Letter, describes packing and shipping clothing; mentions return of Henry Knox.
short description
Ltr, des packing and shipping clothes.
year created
1788
month created
10
day created
28
author
sent from location
Boston
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
William Knox
recipient note
Henry Knox
notable person/group
Henry Knox
William Knox
Kersey
Gen. Harmar
Pratt
Hodgdon
Stagg
Capt. Price
notable location
Boston
Philadelphia
W. Point
Hartford
Fort Pitt
Brunswick
N. Haven
Boston
notable item/thing
disapprove the measures
money
office
face like pudding
pain
coach
afford
abroad
my face is swelling
teeth
wait
counter directions
common tents
inspected, mustered and marched for the frontiers
Pratt's movements which in general are very exact and rather quick
little advances in addition
orders
Kersey's conduct
dimensions
departure
return
exact time
letters
by land
by water
party
loss of time
interview
clothing
vessel
risking the desertion of his men
clothing on board
duplicate
post
engage
many waggons
Inspect and assist in packing the clothing
informs
inspecting and packing 400 suits will be probably finished
boxes
complete suits
exact numbers
Height
feet
inches
width
length
gold
lawful money
dollars
draft
letter
your favor
prospects they afford of your returning
document number
1788102840001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | AJB01 (4 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 23, P: 1 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Knox | Boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |