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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05821 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0117] January-March 1793 |
| Title | John Lindsey to William Knox on foreign affairs, politics, religion and economics |
| Date | 16 February 1793 |
| Author | Lindsey, John (fl. 1793) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document; Government document |
| Content Description | Acknowledges receiving several letters from Knox and apologizes for not responding sooner. Laments that Knox wrote that "nothing final[l]y had taken place in Congress respecting your return here." This is in reference to a diplomatic post William tried to get through his brother. Reports that "War has actualy taken place between France & England." Says there is a great need for an American resident in Dublin as "a general Embargo was laid yesterday," which has detained American vessels. Says "France has lost Character with us by the tryal & Death of their late King" (King Louis XVI). Speaks of politics in Ireland as they relate "to the Catholics & Reform." Believes the Catholics will get what they want this session and reform will begin to take place. Reports that "the Country is much agitated upon the Subject, & something it is to be hoped will take place to ease the Public mind." Mentions various ships he has a financial interest in. Makes reference to their common friends and says Mrs. Wilson died after 2 1/2 years of confinement. Says the duty on tobacco is to drop from 12 shillings to 6 shillings after 25 March "by which it may become again an Article worth Attention." Notes that France has a good market for wheat if the Americans can get a guaranteed payment. Warns they will need to be careful to preserve neutrality. |
| Subjects | France French Revolution Commerce Religion Office Seeker Diplomacy Government and Civics Congress Global History and Civics Military History Embargo Merchants and Trade Maritime Death Death Penalty Law Politics Catholicism Civil Rights Finance Prisoner Neutrality Wheat Taxes or Taxation Tobacco and Smoking Women's History |
| People | Lindsey, John (fl. 1793) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Dublin, Ireland |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Banking & Economics; Religion; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Louis XVI, King of France, was executed by guillotine on 21 January 1793. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |