Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Henry Lee

GLC02437.10266

A high-resolution version of this object is only available for registered users - register here.

High-resolution images are also available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription or click here for more information.

GLC#
GLC02437.10266-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 May 1793
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Henry Lee
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 39.7 cm, Width: 25.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Discusses the action of March 18 [the Battle of Neerwinden] and French politics and military. Comments that "[u]pon viewing the affairs of France according to the present reforms the most whole cause ever embraced by men, seems to be verging fast to ruin by the indescretion and villany of its leaders." Continues writing about views on the French Revolution. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources