Henry Knox to James Webber Regarding William's Health and Business and Financial Matters, 7 September 1785 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to James Webber Regarding William's Health and Business and Financial Matters, 7 September 1785 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1785. Henry Knox to James Webber Regarding William's Health and Business and Financial Matters, 7 September 1785 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes to Mr. James Webber of London on a variety of topics. First, thanks him very much for caring for Knox's brother William when William was ill. Is overjoyed to hear of his restoration to reason and health, and that he will be returning to America from England. Discusses a variety of other topics, including trade between America and England, Boston politics, and the financial business between Webber, Knox, and the firm of Broome & Platt (see GLC02437.03185).
James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox's Health and Several Financial Matters, 7 September - 5 October 1785
James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox's Health and Several Financial Matters, 7 September - 5 October 1785 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox's Health and Several Financial Matters, 7 September - 5 October 1785 write by James Webber. This book was released on 1785. James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox's Health and Several Financial Matters, 7 September - 5 October 1785 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Marked duplicate. Includes two letters from James Webber, both written from London. In the first letter, in a clerical hand, but initialed by Webber, written on 7 September 1785, Webber outlines his dealings with Knox's brother, William, whom he had cared for when William became mentally unstable. Writes that due to a variety of circumstances, including poor sales of his goods, William became afflicted with a lowness of spirits: and a desire to be alone. Webber took him into his home and helped him prepare to depart for America. Begs Knox to write to him about William's well-being when he arrives. Also, outlines the amount of money William's care cost him, including the charges of Dr. Monro (see GLC02437.03187), which Henry Knox promised Webber he would reimburse him for (see GLC02437.03171). Encloses several letters for Mrs. Lucy Knox from family members (not included). Webber's autograph letter signed from 5 October 1785 explains that he has not heard anything further of the ship carrying William to Boston. Has received a note from the Marquis de Lafayette thanking him for his care of William and asking William to visit him. Relates several financial matters. Reports on seeing relatives of Lucy's, who were in good health. Sends compliments and wishes to hear from them as soon as William has arrived.
James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox's Health and Several Financial Matters [Duplicate], 7 September 1785
James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox's Health and Several Financial Matters [Duplicate], 7 September 1785 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox's Health and Several Financial Matters [Duplicate], 7 September 1785 write by James Webber. This book was released on 1785. James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox's Health and Several Financial Matters [Duplicate], 7 September 1785 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Duplicate of GLC02437.03188.
Henry Knox to James Webber about William Knox's Health and Business Matters, 5 May 1785
Henry Knox to James Webber about William Knox's Health and Business Matters, 5 May 1785 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to James Webber about William Knox's Health and Business Matters, 5 May 1785 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1785. Henry Knox to James Webber about William Knox's Health and Business Matters, 5 May 1785 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Expresses his gratitude for the care Webber has taken to assist his brother William, who suffered from mental illness. Mentions a box of books, sent from London by Sharp, that were damaged in transit. Writes, I am not well acquainted with the state of my brothers affairs... Extensively discusses the details of business transactions left unattended by William. Relates that he will not be able to travel to London to care for William, due to the demands of his family and his recent acceptance of the post of Secretary at War. Asks that Webber send William to Boston and financially support him in the meantime. Promises to repay Webber with interest for the cost of William's care. Asks that if Webber cannot send William to Boston, to reduce the cost of his expenses: My own fortune or prospects are very far from being great & I have a large family to support & young children to educate But my unfortunate friend and Brother shall participate of the last shilling. In the margin of page seven, asks for Doctor Monro's opinion on William's condition (possibly referring to John Monro, noted for his study of insanity). Sends his regards to acquaintances in England, including his mother-in-law, Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker.
James Webber to Henry Knox on the Condition of William Knox's Mental Health and Business Matters, 2 March 1785
James Webber to Henry Knox on the Condition of William Knox's Mental Health and Business Matters, 2 March 1785 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook James Webber to Henry Knox on the Condition of William Knox's Mental Health and Business Matters, 2 March 1785 write by James Webber. This book was released on 1785. James Webber to Henry Knox on the Condition of William Knox's Mental Health and Business Matters, 2 March 1785 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, I now am griev'd that I cannot send you more agreeable tidings, still continues in the same way, and I fear but little probability of a quick recovery to a sound state of Mind- has some small intervals of reason, but it soon wears away- appetite tolerable, but much alter'd in his appearance. Promises to continue to care for William if Henry cannot come to England. Discusses financial matters that have been neglected by William. Mentions a letter from General Oglethorpe (possibly James Oglethorpe) he did not enclose in his last correspondence with Knox, noting that he sent the letter in a box of books.
