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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03454 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0079] January-March 1787 |
| Title | Monsieur Fleury to Henry Knox about Samuel Shaw's trip |
| Date | 14 February 1787 |
| Author | Fleury, François-Louis Teissèdre, Vicomte de (b. 1749) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written from "Port Louis, Isle of France," present-day Port Louis, Mauritius. Relates that Mr. Sears stopped at the Isle of France on his way to and from Canton (present-day Guangzhou, China), and brought him a letter from Major Samuel Shaw. Fears that Shaw's trip has not been very profitable. Discusses problems with international trade, especially with China and India. Mentions that Lord Cornwallis, "our York's acquaintance," is in command in all the British possessions, and is presently at Calcutta. Asks to be remembered to Generals [George] Washington and [Nathanael] Greene, as well as Governor [John] Hancock, Mr. [John] Adams, and General [probably John] Sullivan. Sends his best wishes. Also, asks Knox to forward his letter to [Alexander] Hamilton. Recipient inferred. |
| Subjects | Commerce Merchants and Trade Asia Revolutionary War General France Maritime Finance Revolutionary War Battle Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Global History and Civics Military History President Government and Civics Travel |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Fleury, François-Louis Teissèdre, Vicomte de (b. 1749) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis (1738-1805) Washington, George (1732-1799) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) Hancock, John (1737-1793) Adams, John (1735-1826) Sullivan, John (1740-1795) Hamilton, Alexander (ca. 1757-1804) |
| Place written | Port Louis, Mauritius |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |