23 January 1782
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Knox
Written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox. Good travel description of France before the Revolution. Tells of his journey from L'Orient to Nantes. Arrived in Nantes on 1 December and stayed until 8 December. Goes on to describe his time in Anjou (he spells it Angou) province. Mentions the fine riding school and slate quarries. Says he visited Tours and describes their silk industry. After Tours, he traveled to Orleans with stops in Amboise and Blois. States that French is spoken with great precision in Blois. Left Orleans on 22 December and arrived in Paris the…
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