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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06066 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0121] January-March 1794 |
| Title | William Maunsell to John Maunsell about potato cultivation and his coming meetings with King George and the Prince of Wales |
| Date | 19 March 1794 |
| Author | Maunsell, William (fl. 1794) |
| Recipient | Maunsell, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses his successful experiment cultivating potatoes from their shoots. Claims, "a greater discovery was never made in agriculture…" and exclaims how the discovery will benefit "the lower orders of the People with food at a very cheap rate." Mentions the Dublin Society made him an honorary member and are presenting him with a gold medal for his discovery. Expresses his delight over the praises and compliments he has received from his discovery. Notes he will be presenting his work before his majesty (King George III) and the Prince of Wales (future King George IV). Describes the cultivation as simple and cheap but very effective. Encloses his letter to the Dublin Society and instructs it to be delivered to the President of the United States, George Washington. Discusses a death of a family member. Signed by [W.?] Maunsell. |
| Subjects | Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Diet and Nutrition Finance Global History and Civics Invention President Death Children and Family Government and Civics |
| People | Maunsell, William (fl. 1794) Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Dublin, Ireland |
| Theme | Agriculture; Science, Technology, Invention; 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 | John Maunsell to Henry Knox about French navy and his brother's potato discovery |