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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04028-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- November 9, 1788
- Author/Creator
- Knox, William, 1756-1795
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 3 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Reports news of the War Office (William was managing affairs there in Henry's absence). Discusses Lieutenant John Pratt's planned march to Fort Pitt. Refers to [Samuel] Hodgdon's organization of wagons for transporting clothing. Admits that he granted Pratt another month's pay when Pratt pressured him; Pratt also obtained a month's pay to "four old soldiers" under his command. Notes that he has been housebound due to a recent illness (a cold accompanied by a swollen face), but he is able to work at home. Philip Audebert, War Office clerk, "attends constantly" at the War Office. Lists members of Congress who are in New York including James Madison. Comments on acquaintances, including Catharine Greene.
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