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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06114 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | John Maunsell to Henry Knox about French navy and his brother's potato discovery |
| Date | 8 June 1794 |
| Author | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mentions the French Navy has been cruising on the American coast. Discusses the recent discovery by his brother, a man of science, in potato cultures. Informs Knox his brother [William Maunsell] sent a packet that explains the discovery, which he is forwarding to Knox. Requests Knox presents this packet to President George Washington. Comments he would like to hear what the president's opinion was on the matter. See GLC02437.06066 for further information on William Maunsell's letter to John Maunsell explaining his discovery. |
| Subjects | Navy France Global History and Civics Military History Science and Technology Agriculture and Animal Husbandry President |
| People | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Maunsell, William (fl. 1794) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Agriculture; 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 | William Maunsell to John Maunsell about potato cultivation and his coming meetings with King George and the Prince of Wales |