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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03144 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0075] May-August 1785 |
| Title | Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Henry Knox on military, business and family matters |
| Date | 11 May 1785 |
| Author | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Hopes this letter finds Knox in New York arranging for his duties as Secretary of War. Rejoices in Knox's selection as "the patriot and the soldier are nobly united in your person." Says Knox can write to him as a friend or as secretary of war. Lafayette goes on to say he might be a "useful tool in some expeditions," but that he should keep quiet about it. Says he had a chance to write John Jay a few words on "the affair of Longchamps, a journey I intend taking to be back in October, and a whale oil proposal, in consequence of what you told me at Boston, which is all what I could obtain this year." Is happy that General Nathanael Greene has sent his son to France to be educated with his own son. Hopes Knox will also send his son. Says he has been on the lookout for Knox's brother William, but suspects he has returned to America. |
| Subjects | France Government and Civics Military History Revolutionary War General Friendship Global History and Civics Diplomacy Travel Whaling Commerce Merchants and Trade Industry Children and Family |
| People | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Paris, France |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |