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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09853 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0138] September-December 1798 |
| Title | John Richards to Henry Knox declining an invitation and discussing European events |
| Date | 21 September 1798 |
| Author | Richards, John (1753-1822) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Regretfully informs Knox he is unable to accept Knox's invitation due to General [David?] Cobb's upcoming absence. Mentions Knox will likely see Cobb during his journey and can get information from this years proceedings from Cobb. Also updates Knox on news they have received from over seas. Notes the achievements made in Italy and speaks of continuing the "external overthrow of the french Republic." Written from Gouldsborough, present day Gouldsboro, Maine. |
| Subjects | France French Revolution Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Entertaining and Hospitality Government and Civics Politics |
| People | Richards, John (1753-1822) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Cobb, David (1748-1830) |
| Place written | Gouldsboro, Maine |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |