John Maunsell To Henry Knox About British Spanish Naval Build Up And European Politics 1 September 1790

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.