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- GLC#
- GLC02437.09816-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 11 July 1790
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- [A statement on Mr. Greene's evidence]
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 14 p. : docket ; Height: 32.9 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. Discusses a memorial the late General [Nathanael] Greene had submitted to Congress and the dire financial situation that now threatens Greene's family. Writes a lengthy letter defending Green's character. Describes the measures Greene took in 1782 regarding the army's clothing and provisions and why such measures were needed at the time. Also mentions various communications that took place between Greene and other gentlemen in 1782. Appears to ask Congress to relieve Greene's estate from any obligations Greene entered with John Banks for the support of the southern army. The letter appears to be directed to Mrs. Catharine Greene. Date was taken from the docket.
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