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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03078 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0073] August-December 1784 |
| Title | Marie Lafayette to Henry Knox telling him he is leaving the United States and congratulating him on the birth of his new child |
| Date | 16 December 1784 |
| Author | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Lafayette reports to Knox that he will be leaving the United States from New York. Regrets that his situation renders him unable to see Knox in Boston before leaving. Expresses happiness on the birth of Knox's child. Has heard that Knox will probably be asked to serve in a ministerial post and might not have time to watch over his son's education in Boston. Hopes Knox will think about sending his son to France to study. Was happy to see that Congress was numerous and hopes they will do good. Will try to see Knox's brother William when he arrives in Europe. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General France Travel Immigration and Migration Children and Family Diplomacy Education Global History and Civics Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Children & Family; Education; Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |