Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02126 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.4 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses an "atrocious violation of the Laws of Nations" by a Mr. Honniwell and urges a just punishment for the crime. See GLC02437.02125 for a related document.
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West point 19th May 1783
Sir
Enclosed is a letter from Colonel Sprout of this day containing information of the extraordinary conduct of a Mr Honniwell. If upon enquiring the facts should appear as stated to Colonel Sprout, The Justice and dignity of America are deeply concerned that such an atrocious violation of the Laws of Nations should be punished with exemplary rigor
I have the honor to be with
great respect
Your Excelencys
Most obedit
Servt
H Knox
His Excllncy
Genl Washington
[docket]
To his Excelency
Genl Washington
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