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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00192 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0011] 1775 |
| Title | John Troutbeck to Henry Knox about politics and news of the day |
| Date | 7 February 1775 |
| Author | Troutbeck, John (fl. 1755-1784) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reaffirms their friendship and hopes to see him in the future. Expects Knox to write to him before he leaves London, and after he leaves, to record everything noteworthy that occurs and send that to Troutbeck when he returns. Mentions visiting the House of Commons and hearing debates on the law of England. Praises the oratory of Edmund Burke, possibly in reference to his speech on "Conciliation with America." Has heard that Americans relish news of war, but asks how they will react to the coming news concerning peace under the "scandalous terms" that permit Spanish and French trade in English stocks. Mentions that there are many Americans in London looking for goods, but since so many will be shipped out, Troutbeck believes they will sell as cheaply in Boston as in London. Troutbeck was a surgeon. |
| Subjects | Friendship Global History and Civics Government and Civics Law Revolutionary War Military History Commerce Merchants and Trade Finance Economics |
| People | Troutbeck, John (fl. 1755-1784) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Burke, Edmund (1729-1797) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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