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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01296 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0035] November 1781 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about his voyage to France |
| Date | 27 November 1781 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox, who was at Washington's headquarters. Writes from France after a pleasant and short 21-day voyage from Boston. Is astonished by their speed of travel. Says he did not suffer from seasickness and that his little complaints were relieved by the voyage. Tells a convoluted story about meeting a British captain in a brigantine east of Newfoundland who was "castaway" from his merchant ship. Reports on the birth of the Dauphin and the excitement caused by the recent victories in America, but says the former is the greater event in France. Says the English fleet is in England, with 24 ships of the French fleet at Brest. Expects to leave for Brest on 29 November and then to Paris. See also GLC02437.01323. |
| Subjects | Navy France Revolutionary War Global History and Civics Travel Health and Medical Merchants and Trade Commerce Maritime Children and Family Military History Continental Army Battle Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown |
| Place written | Lorient, France |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to William Knox on family matters, including the birth of a son, and the French capture of St Eustatius |