Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Alexander McDougall
High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02008 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.6 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Major General Knox to General McDougall, who was part of a committee sent to Congress by the army to lobby for half-pay pensions. Says he previously wrote "of the ferment which was raised in the minds of the officers by some anonymous pieces circulated through camp." Says that the meeting called for in the circular was held yesterday and that he will get a report on it from General Gates. Asks him to continue his mission in Philadelphia. Thinks the sentiments of the army "will do them honor."
[draft]
[struck: Dear] Headquarters 16 March 1783
My dear friend. I write you by the post, of the ferment which was raised in the minds of the [struck: Army] [inserted: officers] by some anonymous pieces circulated through the Camp. The meeting was yesterday, and you will receive the result from General Gates who was president [inserted: and was [defered] to forward this to you] You will observe the note of thanks to the Committee & the request that that you would be so good as to continue your sollicitations [sic] at Congress untill our affairs are finished. I hope this request will be agreable to you at least for the present. I think the sentiments expressed [by] the Army will do them honor & meet with your approbation. If there is a particle of gratitude in the Country this conduct in the Army must call it forth
In [haste] I am my Dear Sir
Your affectionate
HKnox
Genl McDougall
[docket]
To Gen. McDougall.
16 March 1783
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.