Otto, Louis-Guillaume, comte de Mosloy, 1754-1817 to Henry Knox

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GLC02437.05782-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 13, 1793
Author/Creator
Otto, Louis-Guillaume, comte de Mosloy, 1754-1817
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Paris, France
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 24 cm, Width: 18.4 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Upon his departure from America, he had every reason to think he would be returning shortly, "but a total change in the diplomatic system has fixed me here for some time." In his new position he has a chance to get news from America and to hear from his American friends. Writes, "The friendly dispositions of the french Republic for the United States of America render it particularly pleasing to me to be one of the instruments of Correspondence between the two Countries." Goes into a positive assessment of the French Revolution, comparing it favorably to the American Revolution. Asks "who is the man that will regret the sacrifice of the tranquility and ease of a few Years for the happiness of millions to come?" Apologizes for the political digression, as he only wished to thank Knox for the kindness shown to him over the years.

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