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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06126 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | David Humphreys to Henry Knox introducing a Danish captain interested in buying ships |
| Date | 27 June 1794 |
| Author | Humphreys, David (1752-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Introduces a Captain Heysell to Knox. Informs Knox that Heysell is a commander of a Danish ship and is interested in purchasing American ships for the Danish merchant service. Comments, "I shall be happy to learn that he shall have been instrumental in promoting the commercial intercourse between the two Countries." |
| Subjects | Letter of Introduction or Recommendation American Statesmen Maritime Global History and Civics Finance Commerce Merchants and Trade |
| People | Humphreys, David (1752-1818) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |