James Webber to Henry Knox on the Condition of William Knox's Mental Health and Business Matters, 2 March 1785

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox on the Condition of William Knox's Mental Health and Business Matters, 2 March 1785 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.