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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03825 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | The marquis de Lafayette to Henry Knox |
| Date | 18 March 1788 |
| Author | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Expected to write this morning, but was interrupted by deputies of the "dutch patriots." While he was speaking to them he says he had a copy made of his letter to the General, possibly referring to George Washington, and has enclosed it (not included here). Asks him to communicate it to Alexander Hamilton. Has not written to John Jay as [William] Short has promised to do so. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Global History and Civics France Rebellion Diplomacy President |
| People | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jay, John (1745-1829) Hamilton, Alexander (ca. 1757-1804) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Paris, France |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |