Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.04020-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
30 October 1788
Author/Creator
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

William, managing the War Office in Henry's absence, discusses military business. Comments on transporting clothing in preparation for a march to Fort Pitt. Transmits news from Generals Josiah Harmar and Arthur St. Clair. Reports on St. Clair's news: "No treaty yet things look doubtful." Also remarks that [John] Sevier "is outlaw'd in N. Carolina." Notes that Mr. Martin (possibly General Joseph Martin), defeated the Chickamaugas in a recent battle. In closing, complains of a cold, writing "I am closely confined physicking fomenting and politicing."

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