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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05416 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 |
| Title | John Maunsell to Henry Knox introducing Captain Spry |
| Date | 16 April 1792 |
| Author | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to introduce Knox to the bearer, Captain Spry of the British Navy. Spry has traveled aboard the ship that carried the February mail, and plans to visit Philadelphia. Explains his positive qualities. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, Lucy Knox's sister-in-law. Suggests Knox introduce Spry to Mrs. Flucker. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Navy Global History and Civics Women of the Founding Era Women's History Travel |
| People | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker (fl. 1784-1801) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |