Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Francisco de Miranda

GLC02437.04718

A larger version of this object is available to teachers and students for free. Others can subscribe for $25/year.

Larger images are also available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription or click here for more information.

GLC#
GLC02437.04718-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
September 5, 1790
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Francisco de Miranda
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.7 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Acknowledges two letters Colonel Miranda sent him "from the Continent." Says he could not respond because of government business. Thanks Miranda for making him known to Count Paolo Andreani who was at the time traveling through "northern parts of this State." Returns a letter to Miranda that Miranda had originally enclosed in Knox's letter. Says the recipient, an "old female friend" of Miranda's, believed "her situation rendered it improper" to accept the letter. Mentions the military situation developing between Spain and England, and reports that "the prospects of this country are good, the new government is approved, and the head of it adored." Docketed in Knox's hand.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources