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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03551 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0080] April-June 1787 |
| Title | Diego Gardoqui y Arriquibar to Henry Knox asking him to deliver a letter to George Washington and wishes the Convention well |
| Date | 20 May 1787 |
| Author | Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego (1735-1798) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Asks Knox to deliver the enclosed letter (not included) to George Washington and informs him that all their mutual friends in the area are well. Wishes "the Convenssion [sic] & the Cincinatus all manner of success," referring to the upcoming Constitutional Convention and the Society of the Cincinnati. Noted as written on Broadway, most likely the street in New York, New York. Don Diego Gardoqui signs as "James Gardoqui" (refer to GLC02437.03946, GLC02437.04349, GLC02437.04845, and GLC02437.08125 for related documents; handwriting comparisons confirm that Diego and James Gardoqui were the same person). |
| Subjects | Society of the Cincinnati Latin and South America Global History and Civics Diplomacy Revolutionary War General President Fraternal Organization US Constitution US Constitutional Convention Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego (1735-1798) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Don Diego de Gardoqui (1735-1798) was a Spanish merchant and diplomat. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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