Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03985-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
14 September 1788
Author/Creator
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 31.8 cm, Width: 19.6 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

William attests to his endeavors to keep affairs in order at the War Office while Henry is away on business. Reports that a Mr. [Joseph] Martin has been appointed by a board of officers "to command an Expedition against Chickamaga [sic] with 1000 men..." Martin noted that "the middle settlements and the Indians of the valley are disposed to Treat..." (refer to GLC02437.03982). Notes that Martin received a friendly message from "the Hangingman who succeeds the old Com Tassell." Announces that Congress voted New York to be the permanent seat of the United States Government. Relates other War Office business.

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