Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Marquis de Lafayette

GLC02437.04218

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GLC#
GLC02437.04218-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
May 24, 1789
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Marquis de Lafayette
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Knox says it is a long time since he has heard from Lafayette. He is glad that the packets between American and Europe will soon be re-established. When he can communicate better says he will update Lafayette on affairs in America. Says "You will have been informed already that our Constitution is established and fully in operation - That the Glorious Washington is at its head, and that therefore it will have the fairest chance for success." Ends by introducing a Mr. Colden (there is a space where the first name was supposed to be filled in) of New York. Colden wants to go to France to study before settling in America.

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