Doughty, John (1754-1826) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03497 Author/Creator: Doughty, John (1754-1826) Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1787 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 33.5 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Knox he is extremely busy at the moment and will not be able to return to New York City as expected. Discusses concerns about the men not being paid and feels that if the corps are disbanded for lack of pay, they may never be able to raise another. States that if the federal troops are disbanded he should be allowed the choice of whether to stay or retire and "without one, I cannot see how any government worth living under can be kep up in this country." Comments on the poor quality of the powder at Fort Pitt. Asks Knox about the state of affairs in Massachusetts, "I feel so anxious for the Honor of Government that I cant but pray for the overthrow of all its opponents," possibly referring to Shays' rebellion.
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