Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to [Clement] Biddle

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GLC#
GLC02437.03131-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
April 25, 1785
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to [Clement] Biddle
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 23.4 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Replies to a letter from Biddle. Writes, "the news of your misfortunes deeply afflicted me..." Does not know precisely what business he will oversee as Secretary at War, but promises that if an opportunity arises, he will appoint Biddle to work in the War Office under his direction.

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