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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04756-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 25 October 1790
- Author/Creator
- Knox, William, 1756-1795
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- London, England
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address ; Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
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."
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