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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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