Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09347 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: 24 September 1792 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for information he previously sent within his private letters. Mentions Mr. Hammond, Mr. Penn, and Andrew Hamilton. Asks how Pennsylvania State officers, including Mr. Morris (possibly Robert Morris), received Hamilton, noting that Morris is one of the obnoxious characters in Pennsylvania. Relates that his nephew is scarcely able to walk. Intends to leave Mount Vernon for Philadelphia on 8 or 9 October 1792. In a post script, notes that Hammond and Mr. Smith have arrived at Mount Vernon. Copy made 8 February 1854.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
[Draft]
Mount Vernon Sept 24th 1792
My dear Sir,
(Private)
I thank you for the information contained in your private letters of the 16th. and 18th. instt. - From the contents of the last, it is probable Mr. Hammond will be here today, or tomorrow before Noon. -
I perceive by the Papers that Mr. Penn & lady are arrived - and with them, Mr. Andrew Hamilton & family. - What, pray, has been the reception of the last mentioned Gentleman by the Officers of the State Government (particularly the Govr) - Mr: Morris &ca.? - I wish to be pretty accurately informed of this before my arrival; because, as he is considered as one of the obnoxious characters of the State of Pennsylvania, a little circumspection on the part of the President of the U. States may be necessary.
I hope Mrs. Knox & your family were well when you last heard from them. - My poor Nephew though a little better [2] is scarcely able to walk. - If he should recover strength enough to bear the ride it is recommended to him to spend the Winter in the lower parts of the State where the Weather is more temperate than it is at Mount Vernon. - But the chances are much against this. -
I still hold to my resolution of leaving this for Philadelphia about the 8th. or 9th. of next month, if the Situation of my family & Servants does not absolutely prevent it; for, never since I have lived at this place has the remitting fever been so prevalent as it has this year.
Sincerely & Affectionately
I am always. Yours
Go: Washington
PS.
Since writing the foregoing, Messrs. Hammond & Smith are arrived at this place
Genl Knox
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