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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01448 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0043] June 1782 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox on naval, political and business matters |
| Date | 12 June 1782 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by William to his brother Major General Knox. References a letter he wrote "a few days ago" and sent from Roquefort (he spells it "Rockford.") Also sent sweet meats, caps, hats, a pair of epaulets, and two pieces of linen. Says he will not send property to America until a definite peace is in place. Says the diplomatic situation is the same as when he wrote last, except for Admiral de Grasse's defeat at the hands of a British fleet in the Caribbean in April 1782. Does not know how this will play out it negotiations. After losing 7 or 8 ships of the line, Louis XVI has ordered "12 Ships of the line to put on the Stocks immediately." Mentions different cities have offered subscriptions to pay for the ships. Says de Grasse's conduct has been criticized and that D'Estaing is talked of as commander of the navy. Says "I am not without hopes that something relatives to a General peace will absolutely take place the ensuing Winter." Says Lafayette has shown him much politeness and will be able to give Knox a better understanding of politics at Versailles. Wants to go to England, but says he will not be able to complete his business deals in the current political situation, so he continues to tour France and make connections that might help him in the future. Speaks positively of Bordeaux, and says it might be a good place to set up a commercial investment, as there is no American house there. |
| Subjects | Navy France Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Diet and Nutrition Clothing and Accessories Military Uniforms Textile Diplomacy Global History and Civics Treaty Military History Caribbean Economics Maritime Finance Politics Commerce Merchants and Trade |
| Place written | Bordeaux, France |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |