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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04407 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette wishing him well |
| Date | 7 November 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Sends his sincere wishes for Lafayette's happiness. Mentions mutual friends, including the Marchioness de Brehan, who was wary of returning to France due to the "state of affairs" there (the French Revolution). Reports that "We are all peace - Our beloved chief is on a journey to the Eastern States - He is received every where with all possible demonstrations of affection - long may he live to be the chief of the U.S." Encloses a letter from Catharine Greene for her son, who was studying with Lafayette in France (not included here). |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Friendship Women of the Founding Era Women's History French Revolution Immigration and Migration Refugees France Global History and Civics Peace Government and Civics President Travel Children and Family Education |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) Greene, Catharine Littlefield (1755-1814) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Women in American History; The Presidency; Foreign Affairs; Children & Family; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |