11 October 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Knox
Discusses the issue of ordnance allowance at West Point, which General George Washington supports, but does not think advisable to proceed without talking it over with the Secretary of War, General Benjamin Lincoln. Mentions the decision to have Congress' permanent residence be "on the Delaware, about two miles below Trenton. The temporary residence is to be fixed on this day, which is expected to be either at Annapolis or Wilmington." Informs Knox also, that Lincoln is resigning from his position as Secretary of War and recommended Knox to be his successor.
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