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Refers to a letter sent by their mutual friend Brett that should have arrived to Knox via Mrs. Maunsell. Mentions the confidential discourse he had with Knox previous to Maunsell's departure. Expects to be able to discuss it more fully in his next letter. Also tells Knox to expect a letter from Brett with interesting political news from London.
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Refers to a letter sent by their mutual friend Brett that should have arrived to Knox via Mrs. Maunsell. Mentions the confidential discourse he had with Knox previous to Maunsell's departure. Expects to be able to discuss it more fully in his next letter. Also tells Knox to expect a letter from Brett with interesting political news from London.
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Informs Knox he wrote his last letter to Knox on 4 August 1790. Says he has been holed up at home due to a sprained leg. Describes the military buildup of both the British and the Spanish navies. Is not sure what will happen when these ships meet, but speculates they will, like ladies, courtesy to each other, turn tail to tail, and go home again. Relates that some people think this standoff is meant to have some influence on the French Revolution, or the disturbed politicks of Europe. Comments on and laments the decision to move the government to Philadelphia for ten years. Asks Knox if he knows what General [Moses?] Hazen has done about the money he owed to our treasury.
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Says he arrived in New York 2 days ago after a passage of 39 days from Falmouth. Reports that he left London on 29 June and that William Knox and their friend Brett saw his post chaise off. Notes the enclosed letter is meant for him (not included) and that he has a large book for George Washington. The book is from the Spanish Ambassador and he will deliver it himself unless Knox can suggest a safe means to convey it. Comments Some matters of an interesting nature, connected with the discourse we held together, previous to my departure for london in June 1790, having occur'd, makes it necessary for me to have an interview with you. Wants to know how long Knox will be in Philadelphia.
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Acknowledges Knox's letter on 10 November. Says he is sending a packet of publick prints that will explain the latest European political scene. England is in the process of making a peace with Spain, and Maunsell predicts that France will accept its new constitution. Mentions that William Knox has gone to Ireland and that Maunsell and P. Brett have seen him often. Tells Knox our ministor has been so occupied with the Spanish business that he has not had time to attend to other affairs including the United States. All correspondence between William Knox and America will go through Brett for safety, and to save money. Asks Knox to give his regards to Horatio Gates and Robert Morris and his family.
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Says things have been so uninteresting in the hemisphere that he has remained silent since he left Philadelphia. Wrote to his brother William by the last packet. Told William that, some hopes were entertained, that the consular bill would be taken up this session in Congress, I hope it may, & that consuls may have a stipend granted to them, adequate to their support, & the dignity, as well as liberality of the 13 States. Wants to know about George Hammond. Asks if he will be plenipotentiary or ambassador. Inquires about the arrangements between America and Britain. Mentions that he is sorry that my old Lieut; Sinclair, has been checked by the Wabash Gentry - I hope that his next attempt, will be more successful. Has heard that Major [Thomas] Pinckney is appointed Ambassador to England. Reports I hear much in his favour, of his Amiable disposition, and ability, circumstances that please me much. Is expecting European news any minute and when he receives Brett's letter he will pass on any information. Wants an update on the consular bill and any European news Knox has. Is sending along two books from Mr. Bond that he wants returned after they have amused you.
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Says the August mail just arrived and it had a dispatch from our friend Brett, which he has enclosed (not included). Asks Knox to send it back after he has read it. Wants to know the date of President George Washington's return to Philadelphia from his western tour, as it will determine his date of Maunsell's departure from New York.
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Only recently found out Knox was in town. Has tried to make arrangements to see him but they keep missing each other. Went twice to 59 Maiden Lane, apparently where Knox was staying, to invite him to dinner. Relates that he gave William Knox a long letter. Writes, sorry I am that your confounded senators & congress are so narrow minded, as to make no provision for their foreign consuls for I hear that they do not I am materialy [sic] interested in your Brother William's fate.
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Has received the enclosed letters (not present) from the consul, and asks that Knox read them and return them to Maunsell so he can answer them. Asks that Knox also include any of his own letters for the consul. Thanks him for helping Maunsell's servant. Joins with his wife in wishing Knox and his family their best regards.
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Reports that the letter Knox intended for his brother, William, was put in the mail for London at 10 p.m. the previous night. Before Maunsell dined with their friend Gates, the letter was safely put into the Office, under a cover to our good correspondent Brett, whose monthly political letter I transmitted to you... As I shall hear from him by every packet, it will enable me to furnish you, with the nouvelles of the times - what he writes, can be depended on. Plans to visit Philadelphia when Washington returns to that city. States that Knox probably already saw Lord Wycombe, who is an Elegant man.
