Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09348 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 5 April 1794 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing General Israel Chapin's negotiations with the Six Nations (possibly referring to the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794). Notes that the Treaty should take place apart from British agents and spies. Copy made 8 February 1854. Original of this letter is GLC02437.09428.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Dr. Sir
The Letter appears to me to be very proper, but Genl. Chapins negotiations with the Six Nations ought to be apart from British Agents or Spies - I mean with the Chiefs - otherwise they can come to nothing.
Yrs &ca,
GW-
Saturday
5th Arpil 1794
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