to Henry Knox

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

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GLC#
GLC02437.06114-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
8 June 1794
Author/Creator
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 32.9 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Mentions the French Navy has been cruising on the American coast. Discusses the recent discoveryby his brother, a man of science, in potato cultures. Informs Knox his brother [William Maunsell] sent a packet that explains the discovery, which he is forwarding to Knox. Requests Knox presents this packet to President George Washington. Comments he would like to hear what the president's opinion was on the matter. See GLC02437.06066 for further information on William Maunsell's letter to John Maunsell explaining his discovery.

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