James M. Greene A.L.S., Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, November 12, 1856 : to Joseph Willard, Boston [retained copy]
1856
MSS L1982.1.635 MB
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Title
James M. Greene A.L.S., Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, November 12, 1856 : to Joseph Willard, Boston [retained copy]
Published
Philadelphia 1856
Description
2 leaves ; 28 cm.
Call Number
MSS L1982.1.635 MB
Note
"It surprises me to learn from our friend Capt. [Henry Knox] Thatcher that I am not the only silent delinquent, of the number to whom your circular and polite notes have been added in Philadelphia."
"I have long admired the subject of your intended Memoir - not because he excelled many others on the battle field, or in the brilliancy of his achievements there, but for his firmness, his resources in emergencies, and above all, for that patriotism and integrity that placed him so near the "Father of his country. General Knox was indeed great, even amont the most distinguished men whom the wonderful events of the Revolution bequeathed to history."
Refers to an intended memoir of General Henry Knox; Willard himself worked on a biography of General Knox.
Also refers to Col. Clement C. Biddle, "who died about a year since - he was a very accomplished gentleman, and were he living, would no doubt furnish you with valuable notes for your truly patriotic work. He was the son of the Clement Biddle referred to in your note to Captain Thatcher."
Knox was an original member of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati; Henry Knox Thatcher succeeded him.
Written on tissue paper, and leaf 2 is damaged, affecting some text at the top of the leaf.
"I have long admired the subject of your intended Memoir - not because he excelled many others on the battle field, or in the brilliancy of his achievements there, but for his firmness, his resources in emergencies, and above all, for that patriotism and integrity that placed him so near the "Father of his country. General Knox was indeed great, even amont the most distinguished men whom the wonderful events of the Revolution bequeathed to history."
Refers to an intended memoir of General Henry Knox; Willard himself worked on a biography of General Knox.
Also refers to Col. Clement C. Biddle, "who died about a year since - he was a very accomplished gentleman, and were he living, would no doubt furnish you with valuable notes for your truly patriotic work. He was the son of the Clement Biddle referred to in your note to Captain Thatcher."
Knox was an original member of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati; Henry Knox Thatcher succeeded him.
Written on tissue paper, and leaf 2 is damaged, affecting some text at the top of the leaf.
Source of Acquisition
82.1.635
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