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Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04647 Author/Creator: Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1790 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.9 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Relates that General [John] Maunsell arrived after a sixteen day passage from Halifax, and he will give Knox an account of his voyage after he has rested. Writes, "Ever since the beginning of May last we have been in daily expectation of a war with Spain; in consequence of which we have made vigorous exertions to be prepared for that event..." Reports that a fleet commanded by Admiral Barrington sailed several days prior, and there is still much uncertainty whether war will be declared or not. Notes that it is to the advantage of the British "that France is not in a capacity of assisting the Spaniards..."

Brett, P., fl. 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Barrington, Samuel, 1729-1800
Maunsell, John, 1724-1795

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