The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03619 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0081] July-September 1787 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Charles Henri d'Estaing about the Society of Cincinnati |
| Date | 25 July 1787 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | d'Estaing, Charles Henri |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Discusses the application of the Marquis de Bouille to the Society of the Cincinnati. Also asks the Count d'Estaing for a list of the officers in the French Navy who are members of the Society; would like to use this list to fill out diplomas for those members. Mentions that the “president General” [Washington] is too busy at the [Constitutional] Convention to perform this service. Finally, thanks the Count for submitting "Ideas on the Association of the Cincinnati" which the Count wrote in 1784 (see GLC02437.03027). Is not sure the Society will decide to adopt any of the recommendations in the memorial, but reports that the General Society will take the issue up in their next meeting. |
| Subjects | Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary War General Fraternal Organization Revolutionary War Global History and Civics France Navy President Government and Civics US Constitution US Constitutional Convention |
| People | Estaing, Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, Comte d' (1729-1794) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Transcript | Show/hide Download PDF |