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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04805 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0097] October-December 1790 |
| Title | Samuel Barrett to Henry Knox asking about the President's speech about a Consular Convention |
| Date | 22 December 1790 |
| Author | Barrett, Samuel (1739-1798) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Barrett wants to know "(in confidence)" from Knox whose idea was behind a recent speech President Washington made in which he "introduces the Subject of the Consular Convention to the Consideration of Congress." Barrett asks for advice about when he should resubmit an application to the President. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations Diplomacy Treaty Congress Office Seeker |
| People | Barrett, Samuel (1739-1798) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; The Presidency; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |