Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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GLC#
GLC02437.10153-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1 October 1783
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to George Washington
Place Written
West Point, New York
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 35.7 cm, Width: 23.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Thanks Washington for writing to General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary of War, on his behalf, requesting "an extra allowance from the public as head of the ordnance and during the time I have been in the command of these posts." Refers to a journey taken by Major Samuel Shaw to gain "information and if possible a favorable resolve" from Congress, apparently on his own and on Knox's behalf. Writes, "I hope it cannot be thought an unreasonable solicitation, to be placed upon the same footing with my predecessors, as an equal..." Notes that Generals [Alexander] McDougall, [William] Heath, and [John] Paterson have obtained additional compensation through application to Congress. Requests that Washington provide Shaw with a certificate of his services, noting a certificate "under your Excellencys hand might be of the greatest utility to him." Lucy Knox sends her regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.

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