Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02205 Author/Creator: Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 June 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 23.6 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Jonathan Trumbull Jr., General Washington's secretary, to Major General Knox. Reports that Washington wants to inform Knox that the President of Congress announced on 24 June that Congress was to move to Princeton on 26 June. This was a reference to Congress leaving Philadelphia after protests from angry, unpaid veterans, a continuation of the long festering anger over nonpayment that had led to the Newburgh consiracy in early 1783. They arrived in Princeton last Thursday. Says it appears that the "Rioters continued to be embodied & in Arms." Says Pennsylvania would not give the necessary protection and as a result the resolution was passed to move. Says the measure has made many of the protesters lay down their arms and that 5 officers involved in the affair were impeached. Also says there are "Suspicious whispers that some Citizens of Note are also concerned." Says the President hopes "the Mutiny would be soon quelled." Received a recent report from New Jersey that the protesters have submitted and all is quiet. "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature.
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