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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03614 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0081] July-September 1787 |
| Title | Extract of a letter to Monsieur de Gribeauval respecting Mr. Knox [in French] |
| Date | 23 July 1787 |
| Author | Lotbinière, Michel de Chartier, chevalier, Marquis de (1723-1798) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses his acquaintance with Knox, who hopes to start a correspondence with Gribeauval, most likely due to their common experience with artillery. Reports that Knox is knowledgeable about Gribeauval's reputation in Europe. Noted as an extract of a letter. See GLC02437.03613 for a translation. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General France Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Global History and Civics Artillery Military History |
| People | Gribeauval, Jean Baptiste Vaquette de (1715-1789) Lotbinière, Michel de Chartier, chevalier, Marquis de (1723-1798) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Extract of a letter to Monsieur de Gribeauval respecting Mr. Knox |