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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04756 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0097] October-December 1790 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about a near shipwreck, arrival in London and European news |
| Date | 25 October 1790 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | William relates the details of what was nearly a shipwreck on his voyage from America to England. William will report to Knox on the political situation in Europe as soon as possible. Will see Mr. [James] Webber before W. Knox leaves London. Reports: "This much I can tell you that the British fleet is in the Channel - that 2000 guards are to march this day for Plymouth for embarkation - that Peace is restored between the Swedes & Russians - & that the Duke of Cumberland brother to the King of Eng. is dead in consequence of which every body that can buy a black coat or get credit for one is in mourning - Gen'l Maunsell tells me he has made use of your name to Mr. Pitt on the subject of American Politics as good authority. I hope you have been guarded with the communicative old Gentn." |
| Subjects | Navy Revolutionary War General Maritime Travel Politics Global History and Civics Peace Death |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Pitt, William (1759-1806) Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland (1745-1790) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |