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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05142 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | John Maunsell to Henry Knox regarding his health and a book he has for President Washington |
| Date | 3 September 1791 |
| Author | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | References Knox's letter of 25 August. Received the letter when he had a fever, which has left him in a weak state. Says he feels better and hopes to go to Pennsylvania in October. Notes Earl Wycombe, who came with Maunsell from England, will stop in Philadelphia. Supposes that Knox or Thomas Jefferson will introduce Wycombe to President Washington so he can deliver a book. Has a parcel for his friend [Jaudennis], which was given to him by Evan Nepean, Deputy Secretary of State in England. Hopes Knox can assist him in its delivery "as you have dispatches constantly for the different states." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Disease Health and Medical Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Global History and Civics Travel Literature and Language Arts Gift Diplomacy President Post Office |
| People | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Arts & Literature; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |