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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04627 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0095] April-June 1790 |
| Title | Stephen Sayre to Henry Knox improving warships and tensions between Britain and France |
| Date | 15 June 1790 |
| Author | Sayre, Stephen (1736-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Expresses his feeling of "mortifying neglect, of being unaswer'd" after writing several letters to Knox with no reply. Discusses his suggestions for improving warships; had applied to Congress with suggestions in 1785, but Knox advised him not to pursue the issue any further until the government was more stable. Mentions his concern that American might get drawn into "the war" (perhaps fighting associated with the French Revolution) and his feeling that he will not be idle if that occurs. Discusses facts and figures related to his warship improvement ideas and mentions that Knox may obtain more information through their mutual friend [William] Duer. |
| Subjects | Navy Revolutionary War General Military History Congress Government and Civics Maritime Global History and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Sayre, Stephen (1736-1818) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |