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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04836-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- January 23, 1791
- Author/Creator
- Swan, James, 1754-1830
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Paris, France
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Informs Knox that "the Count Montmorin, Minister for foreign affairs here, has written Mr. Otto, chargé des affaires auprès le Congrès, to use his influence with the President that the proposals of Schweizer Jeanneret & Co. should be accepted." Discusses plans for America to borrow money from Frenchmen. Notes that plans can now go forward if the terms are as favorable as borrowing from Holland. Continues discussing financial matters related to the Committe of Finance and Schweizer Jeanneret & Co.
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