Knox, William (1756-1795) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03955 Author/Creator: Knox, William (1756-1795) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 August 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 31.2 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Knox's brother, William, writes, "You will undoubtedly be surprised to hear that this day Seven States in Congress were decided upon Baltimore in Maryland as the place of the future residence of the Government of the United States, it has surprised every body out of doors and even the Members themselves..." Discusses the opinions of Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton, Mr. [William] Bingham, and Colonel [Edward] Carrington on the location of Congress. Reports that General [William] Irvine and Colonel Reid request that Mr. [John] Stagg remain in town until they receive tomorrow's post. They believe they may get new instructions via that post, including accounts related to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering's release. Expects Knox to arrive in Boston 5 August.
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