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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04460 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about Shaw's appointment to China |
| Date | 3 January 1790 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Asks Knox to deliver a forwarded letter to George Washington in respects to him renewing his present position as Consul to China. Also asks about extending his duties further eastward. Writes that he is feeling much better "though still a little tender," from his late illness (see GLC02437.04453 for more details on Shaw's illness). |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Diplomacy Commerce Merchants and Trade Asia Health and Medical President Office Seeker |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox concerning an incident with Daniel Parker |