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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03095 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0074] January-April 1785 |
| Title | Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to John Jay discussing political and military affairs in Europe |
| Date | 8 February 1785 |
| Author | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) |
| Recipient | Jay, John |
| Document Type | Business and financial document; Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Discusses political and military affairs in Europe at length. Writes, "I strongly am of opinion no War will take place, at least for this year the assurance of things, however, is still Warlike enough to have made it proper for me to be arrived at the time I am..." Refers to the Marshal de Castries and discusses French trade. Mentions Longchamps, possibly the chevalier Charles Julian de Longchamps, who in 1784 assaulted François Barbé-Marbois in Philadelphia. Creator and recipient identified by GLC02437.03096, with which this letter was likely originally enclosed. |
| Subjects | France Global History and Civics Politics Military History Commerce Merchants and Trade |
| People | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) Jay, John (1745-1829) |
| Place written | Versailles, France |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | François Barbé-Marbois negotiated the Louisiana Purchase as France's Minister of Finance under Napoleon. He served as an ambassador to the United States on various occasions. Jay was Secretary of Foreign Affairs 1784-1790. Cartries was French Minister of the Marine. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Henry Knox on business and political matters |