Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and Trade, 20 March 1779 - 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 William Knox on Business and Trade, 20 March 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and Trade, 20 March 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Agrees with William that commerce is a profitable venture. Quotes Shakespeare: There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken [at] the flood lead[s] on to Fortune... Discusses William's previous proposal, which apparently involves buying goods on credit from a merchant who might travel to America. Contemplates the uncertainty of the venture and the difficulty in obtaining credit, associates, and bills. Remarks that Spain will accede to our Independence, and will give credit to American currency. Instructs William to consider all circumstances and to decide whether a European or West Indian trade would be more profitable. Prefers Holland and West Indian trade to British trade. Mentions his wife Lucy. Inquires as to the outcome of a petition affecting to his estate. Instructs William to give John Jackson flour, Indian corn, or grain. Refers to a dinner William has planned with General [Horatio] Gates.
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 13 March 1779
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 13 March 1779 - 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 William Knox on Business Matters, 13 March 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 13 March 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Mentions the loss of a vessel and the General Arnold, a ship. Discusses his distaste for making anything out of the public, or making a profit from public service. Notes that he will consider unspecified proposals previously mentioned by William. Mentions his wife and daughter, both named Lucy.
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 7 February 1779
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 7 February 1779 - 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 William Knox on Business Matters, 7 February 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 7 February 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Has just returned from Philadelphia. Reports that the Winslows have arrived at Pluckemin. Borrowed five hundred dollars from Mr. French, commissary, who is traveling to Boston. Instructs William to arrange for the repayment of French (William handled business matters of Henry's). Sends love from his wife, Lucy, and remarks that her things have not yet arrived.
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 1779
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 1779 - 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 William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Possibly written from Middlebrook (present-day Bound Brook, New Jersey). Henry previously wrote to Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce discussing how a clause in the Confiscation Act would affect his debt. Remarks, I have received no answer from him and confess I feel a deal of anxiety on the subject. Asks William to speak to Peirce. Writes, The whole Army have moved up to this place to cover the almost infinitely important Forts in the highlands- which we do in so effectual a manner that were the Enemy much stronger than they are I should be in no pain for the safety of the forts. Reports that the enemy are securely positioned at Kings Ferry, New York. Declares, The Enemy expect reinforcements and we with the blessing of Heaven expect to battle their united efforts. This Campaign will probably be the great Crisis of America, if she exerts herself in proportion to the magnitude of the object in view She will obtain it & be happy. Refers to good news from Charleston, South Carolina. Encloses the news as printed in Charlestown. Notes that the Winslow sister have been with his wife, Lucy, at Knox's house in Pluckemin, New Jersey.
Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779
Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779 - 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 William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Explains why he has not written recently, citing a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master. Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say Hichborn). Refers to the hoorid fate of the General Arnold. Notes humanity recoils at the Idea of the distress which the poor families must sustain by the loss of their husbands, fathers, or brothers in that tremendous catastrophe (the General Arnold, a ship, crashed on a sandbar outside of Plymouth, Massachusetts in December 1778). Knox had some investment in the ship, noting his relief that savings from the wreck will pay all expenses. Discusses British ships and the high price of goods in Philadelphia. Instructs William to pay Mr. French a sum owed by Knox. Comments on Betsey and Sally Winslow, who are staying in Pluckemin. Remarks, You will see in the papers some... charges against Genl [Benedict] Arnold by the State of Pennsylvania- I shall be exceedingly mistaken if one of them can be proven- he has returned to Philadelphia and will I hope be able to vindicate himself from the aspersion of his enemies.
