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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04218 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0089] May-June 1789 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette about new Constitution and introducing Edward Colden |
| Date | 24 May 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Says it is a long time since he has heard from Lafayette. Is glad that the packets between American and Europe will soon be re-established. When he can communicate better says he will update Lafayette on affairs in America. Says "You will have been informed already that our Constitution is established and fully in operation - That the Glorious Washington is at its head, and that therefore it will have the fairest chance for success." Ends by introducing a Mr. Colden (there is a space where the first name was supposed to be filled in) of New York. Colden wants to go to France to study before settling in America. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Revolutionary War General Transportation Post Office Global History and Civics Commerce Government and Civics President Election France Education Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; The Presidency; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |