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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04555 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Thomas Walley to Henry Knox regarding maps and surveys of the American coast |
| Date | 20 March 1790 |
| Author | Walley, Thomas (1725-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses maps of the North American coastline that Knox had expressed an interest in purchasing. Describes them as "done in the most elegant manner for the use of the royal navy of Great Britain - And as I am satisfied they will not only answer but exceed your expectations..." Provides instructions as to what Knox should do with the maps if he does not find them suitable. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Surveying Book Selling Navy Global History and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Walley, Thomas (1725-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime; Science, Technology, Invention |
| 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 Thomas Walley to Henry Knox regarding maps and surveys of the American coast |