Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09428 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 April 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 31.3 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses 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.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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.
Y.rs &c
GW -
Saturday
5.th April 1794
[address]
The Secy of War
original
No 33
[docket]
The President of the
United States -
5th April 1794
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