Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09384 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 14 April 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 34 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses a letter from yesterdays post, and asks Knox his thoughts on the letter's subject. Instructs Knox to obtain General Huntington's thoughts on the subject of the enclosed letter (possibly Jedediah Huntington). Docket states "From Colonel Hamilton & Colonel Trumbull 9th/14 April 1783." Docketed in Knox's hand.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Head Quarters 14th April 1783
Dr Sir
The inclosed is Copy of a Letter which I have received by Yesterdays post -
I have to request the favor of your Sentiments on the Subject mentioned - and that you will give them to me as soon [inserted: & as full] as possible -
You will please also to communicate the Letter to Genl Huntington, & obtain his Thoughts, which you will be so good as to forward with your own -
I am
Dr Sir
Your most Obedient
humble Servant
Go: Washington
Major General Knox -
[docket]
from Colonel Hamilton &
Colonel trumbull 9th/14
April 1783
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