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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05133 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0101] July-August 1791 |
| Title | John Maunsell to Henry Knox reporting his arrival in New York and a delivery of books |
| Date | 22 August 1791 |
| Author | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Says he arrived in New York 2 days ago after a passage of 39 days from Falmouth. Reports that he left London on 29 June and that William Knox and their friend Brett saw his post chaise off. Notes the enclosed letter is meant for him (not included) and that he has a large book for George Washington. The book is from the Spanish Ambassador and he will deliver it himself unless Knox can suggest a safe means to convey it. Comments "Some matters of an interesting nature, connected with the discourse we held together, previous to my departure for london in June 1790, having occur'd, makes it necessary for me to have an interview with you." Wants to know how long Knox will be in Philadelphia. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Travel Maritime President Gift Book Selling Literature and Language Arts Global History and Civics |
| People | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |