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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05316 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0106] February 1792 |
| Title | John Maunsell to Henry Knox discussing the governor of New York |
| Date | 9 February 1792 |
| Author | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Comments that he has not written to Knox in awhile. Has received a letter in the mail from [Samuel] Breck which he encloses (not present), and declares that he is "not writing to a minister, but to my friend General Knox." Hopes Knox will treat his letter as private. Discusses elections for governor and mentions former governor [George] Clinton. Comments on New York political intrigue and the ambition of men. Sends his family's regards to Mrs. Knox and their family. Relates that he is very pleased with the President's choice for the new ambassador to England (his name is not mentioned), and explains why he feels that office is important. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Global History and Civics Politics Election Government and Civics President Diplomacy |
| People | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) Clinton, George (1739-1812) Pinckney, Thomas (1750-1828) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Though he does not mention him by name, Maunsell is likely referring to Thomas Pinckney, who was appointed the new minister to England in January of 1792. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |