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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05404 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 |
| Title | John Maunsell to Henry Knox with recent news from Europe and Asia |
| Date | 6 April 1792 |
| Author | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to inform Knox he received a packet from Colonel [Sebastian] Bauman containing Knox's letter to the Consul at Dublin, among other correspondence. Expects mail to arrive from London hourly, and expects news in the papers about key issues of the day, such as the recent capitulation by "Tippo" to Lord Cornwallis (referring to Tipu Sultan, a leader Cornwallis defeated in India while he was Governor-General there). Also refers to news about "Fayette [Lafayette] and the austrians" (he had recently been placed in charge of French forces attacking Austria). Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the "amiable & beautiful Mrs. Flucker" (perhaps Sarah Lyons Flucker, Lucy Knox's sister-in-law). Adds a short note on the verso regarding New York's governor's election: "We are committeeing [sic] it away, about Jay - Clinton & Canvassars - it is believed, that Jay will govern New York State." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General India Politics Military History Global History and Civics France Women of the Founding Era Women's History Election Government and Civics Diplomacy |
| People | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker (fl. 1784-1801) Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis (1738-1805) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803) |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | After technicalities over votes, George Clinton was eventually appointed Governor of New York State |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |