Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03973-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
22 August 1788
Author/Creator
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

William, managing the office of Secretary of War in Henry's absence, discusses the people in Boston and their opinion of him and Henry. Mentions the flourishing state of trade in [Boston]. Plans to take a restful two day vacation to the country. Received reports from Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, and General Josiah Harmar. They arrested six Chippewas suspected of murder. Refers to Mr. Martin's appointment by Congress as an agent to the Chickasaw and Cherokee Indians.

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