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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03714 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Silas Talbot about the progress of Talbot's sons in the French navy |
| Date | 25 November 1787 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Talbot, Silas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the circumstances of Talbot's sons who are now in France. States they have been well received by the intendant of Normandy and that Count Montmorin, acting as Minister of Marine since the resignation of the Marquis de Castries, has placed them in the volunteers of the 3rd class in the royal navy. Also discusses their various expenses for room and board. Mentions a statement given by Monsieur La Forest and relays that he wants an answer concerning the reimbursement of funds. States, "It was also hinted by Mr. La Forest that it would be beneficial were you to obtain letters from Mr. [John] Jay to Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson requesting the enquiries and attentions of him to the young gentlemen." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General France Global History and Civics Navy Children and Family Finance Military History Letter of Introduction or Recommendation President Diplomacy |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Talbot, Silas (1751-1813) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |