Maunsell delivers a British diplomatic message to Knox
Document 1791Copied letter, General Maunsell, acting on behalf of the King of England, delivers this diplomatic message to Knox.
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[undecipherable: probable reading: Musterd?]
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Description
Copied letter, General Maunsell, acting on behalf of the King of England, delivers this diplomatic message to Knox.
Date
10/20/1791
Author
Recipient
Repository
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Document number
1791102040001
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Note
Copy of an unsigned letter delivered by Major General Maunsell to Henry Knox, 10/20/1791.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Major Gen. Maunsell
H. Knox
Pitt
Notable locations
London
Great Britain
United States of America
Notable items
principles of reciprocal advantage
informal conferences with the british minister from which he does not infer any difficulties on their part
diplomatically employed
friendly dispositions of the court of London
friendly intercourse
foregoing is a copy of an unsigned paper
anxious to establish and preserve the strictest amity and friendship
person properly authorized will shortly be sent out for the discussion of matters that may require it
make the necessary arrangements for the above purpose
copy
wishes and demands of America
president
message to the senate
minsiter of the United States of America