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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05948 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0120] October-December 1793 |
| Title | Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about business and American neutrality |
| Date | 19 October 1793 |
| Author | Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Says he sent several letters to Knox since arriving in Europe. Tells Knox he is leaving Europe sometime in the spring when his affairs are wrapped up. Mentions "there are various expectations about the part America will take in the present War, but I am fully persuaded that she will - that she must remain quite neutral." Is surprised to hear the government is quibbling on the terms of the treaty respecting the admission of prizes. Comments he is "astonished & mortified" to hear that the courts have adopted the President's Proclamation as the law of the land and have prosecuted certain individuals for entering the nation on French privateers. States he is happy the juries have not been cooperating. Says "I long to hear that the Indian War is over & that you are out of that cursed office." Expresses great respect for the French and says they are America's only ally. Is afraid that the Anglophile politicians in the government will ruin the nation. Makes reference to a plan to build a canal. |
| Subjects | Privateering American Indian History Northwest Indian War Revolutionary War General Global History and Civics Travel Military History Politics Neutrality France Treaty Diplomacy Maritime President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations Government and Civics Law Northwest Territory Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Canals Infrastructure |
| People | Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Paris, France |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics; Law; The Presidency; Native Americans; Science, Technology, Invention; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |