Maunsell delivers a British diplomatic message to Knox
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Title
Maunsell delivers a British diplomatic message to Knox
Description
Copied letter, General Maunsell, acting on behalf of the King of England, delivers this diplomatic message to Knox.
short description
Ltr, dis diplomacy with Great Britain.
year created
1791
month created
10
day created
20
author
recipient
in collection
note
Copy of an unsigned letter delivered by Major General Maunsell to Henry Knox, 10/20/1791.
author note
Unknown
recipient note
Henry Knox
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Major Gen. Maunsell
H. Knox
Pitt
notable location
London
Great Britain
United States of America
notable item/thing
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
document number
1791102040001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (7 pages) | AKF04 (7 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | R: 29, P: 152 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | afk05 (0 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | R: 29, P: 153 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Maunsell | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |