Thomson forwards a letter to Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Thomson forwards a letter to Knox
Description
Letter, encloses letter; discusses Revolutionary War.
short description
Ltr, enc letter.
year created
1789
month created
12
day created
25
author
sent from location
Harriton
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Charles Thomson
Major Alden
notable location
Harriton
notable item/thing
kind wishes and hopes in my favour
late glorious revolution
prospects which open to view in consequence of this happy event
escape from the gulling yoke of depressing tyranny
fair chance now for the spread of freeedom & happiness though this immense continent
pleasing satisfaction
time is so occupied with business & study
divided between my farm and my books
confidence in your friendship
unnecessary to apologize for troubling you with the enclosed letter
compliments of the season
assurance of the respect & effecon
honored with the receipt of your letter
thank you for the favour you did me in forwarding the letter
document number
1789122540101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AJM03 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 25, P: 77 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Charles Thomson | Harriton | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |