Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09388 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 10 June 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.8 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Responds to a letter sent by Knox enclosing instructions issued by the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) regarding the construction of an arsenal and magazines at West Point. Calls the plan "an eligible one." Relates that as soon as he is finished furloughing men at his Cantonment, the remaining troops will be removed to West Point in whole or part. Written from New Windsor Cantonment, New York.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Head Quarters June 10
1783
Sir
I am favored with your Letter of the 8th enclosing the Instructions of the Secry at War on the Subject of erecting an Arsenal and Magazines at West Point - the Plan I conceive is a very eligible one - As soon as we shall have passed through the present business of furloughing the Men engaged for the War, it is probable that the whole or at least a part of the Troops in this Cantonment will be removed to West Point: where such numbers as [struck: may] [inserted: shall] be judged expedient may be employed on that Service -
I am Sir
with great regard
Your Most Obet Servt
Go: Washington
Majr. Genl Knox
[docket]
From His Excellen'cy
Gen Washington
10 June 1783 -
Original
No. 41 -
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