Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Thomas Mifflin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06104 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 24 May 1794 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30.8 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how the settlement would impact relations with the Six Nations. Reports Washington decided to suspend the plan to create a settlement at Presque Isle for the time being in an effort to keep the peace with the Six Nations. Original letter was copied by Secretary [possibly Alexander James] Dallas. This copy was done by Townsend Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marked received on 16 December 1857. Pencil note on verso mentioning a Mr. Willard.
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