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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01767 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1784 |
| Title | Tadeusz Ko?ciuszko to Mary Walton Morris regarding a Mr. Bernard and other matters |
| Date | 4 April 1784 |
| Author | Kosciuszko, Tadeusz (1746-1817) |
| Recipient | Morris, Mary Walton |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Ko?ciuszko, the great Polish hero of the American Revolution to the wife of Declaration of Independence signer, Lewis Morris. Letter of introduction for a Mr. Bernard, saying he was of high character and discerning judgment. Playfully tells her he will quarrel with her for not writing him. Says General and Mrs. Greene send their compliments to the entire Morris family. Humorously adds "give a K___ to your husband for me." |
| Subjects | Immigration and Migration Global History and Civics Humor and Satire Revolutionary War Women's History Military History |
| People | Kosciuszko, Tadeusz (1746-1817) Morris, Mary Walton (1727-1794) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Kosciuszko was breveted Brigadier General in October 1783. He left America in July 1784 and returned to Poland by way of Paris. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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