Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05316-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 9, 1792
Author/Creator
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 31.4 cm, Width: 20.7 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Comments that he has not written to Knox in awhile. Has received a letter in the mail from [Samuel] Breck which he encloses (not present), and declares that he is "not writing to a minister, but to my friend General Knox." Hopes Knox will treat his letter as private. Discusses elections for governor and mentions former governor [George] Clinton. Comments on New York political intrigue and the ambition of men. Sends his family's regards to Mrs. Knox and their family. Relates that he is very pleased with the President's choice for the new ambassador to England (his name is not mentioned), and explains why he feels that office is important.

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