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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04836 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0098] January-February 1791 |
| Title | James Swan to Henry Knox about deal with Schweizer Jeanneret & Co. and borrowing from Holland |
| Date | 23 January 1791 |
| Author | Swan, James (1754-1831) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs Knox that "the Count Montmorin, Minister for foreign affairs here, has written Mr. Otto, chargé des affaires auprès le Congrès, to use his influence with the President that the proposals of Schweizer Jeanneret & Co. should be accepted." Discusses plans for America to borrow money from Frenchmen. Notes that plans can now go forward if the terms are as favorable as borrowing from Holland. Continues discussing financial matters related to the Committe of Finance and Schweizer Jeanneret & Co. |
| Subjects | France French Revolution Revolutionary War General Diplomacy Banking Global History and Civics Finance Economics Government and Civics Congress President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Swan, James (1754-1831) |
| Place written | Paris, France |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |