Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James Gunn

GLC02437.05898

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GLC#
GLC02437.05898-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
10 June 1793
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to James Gunn
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Thanks Gunn for his letters of 26 April and 4 May. Says the idea of the "commanding officer" being a speculator is news to him. Hopes Gunn can send some confirmed information. Believes the situation with the Indian agent can be rectified, as President Washington has always wanted the agent to live among the Creeks. Tells Gunn that Washington has seen all the information on the situation in Georgia, but that troops cannot be sent to the South because of the situation in Europe. Notes militia will have to suffice to protect the frontier. Says the governor has permission to raise more militia than usual and that Washington is particularly anxious that Anthony Wayne's force be strong in light of the present state of affairs. All recruits are going to him as a result. Wants Gunn to continue his correspondence. Marked "private."

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