10 June 1783
Washington, George (1732-1799)
Manuscript letter signed
Title: to Henry Knox
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.
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