Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Business, Government and Family Matters, and Mentioning the Whiskey Rebellion, 20 October 1794

Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Business, Government and Family Matters, and Mentioning the Whiskey Rebellion, 20 October 1794 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he received his letter regarding the commission from Carolina. Encloses a deed (not included) and needs Knox to have it signed by a federal judge. Discusses his wife's failing health. Congratulates Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox on their newborn son. Notes their little boy is in fine health. Appears to hint at not having any more children. Discusses land deals involving Williamsons settlement and the Six Nations. Mentions he just received word that John Burnett is away fighting the insurgents and the commission business in Carolina may have to wait for his return or perhaps can be completed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also notes two favorite children of his (Burnett's) were buried last Sunday ... and a third is now dangerously ill and he may try to return home.