to George Washington

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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GLC#
GLC02437.03220-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
22 November 1785
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to George Washington
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 33.6 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Writes to Washington on a variety of subjects. Mentions that he had hoped to visit him at Mount Vernon, but now does not think that is possible. Discusses placement of six companies on the Ohio River, by Forts McIntosh and Pitt; declares that they will have to post them there for the winter. Comments on the negotiations with Indian tribes and the treaties they are trying to create. Also discusses the New York chapter of the "Society," referring to the Society of the Cincinnati. Reports that he and his wife send their love to Mrs. Washington.

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