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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05830 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0117] January-March 1793 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox on politics and foreign affairs |
| Date | 22 February 1793 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | References Henry's letter of 19 February. Notes he delivered the letter that Henry enclosed for William Duer. States the January packet from Europe arrived yesterday and he saw a letter from Mr. Brett to General Maunsell. The letter stated "every preparation was making for War by England, although hopes were entertained it would not take place." Goes on to say the letter reported that William Pitt "stood on high ground by being strongly supported by Parliament and the people in general." Says Mr. Fox's supporters left him because of his stance on France. Believes Thomas Paine is going to be named an outlaw and will not be allowed back into Britain. Reports French armies are going into winter quarters. Says there was a strong disposition to save the life of the King, who made a "firm and manly" defense in front of the Convention. States the King's council supported his innocence with great ability. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Global History and Civics Politics Military History France Government and Civics Law French Revolution Crime Literature and Language Arts Journalism Death Death Penalty |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |