Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Thomas Mifflin and Congress
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03003 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 May 1784 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 34 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy
Responds to a letter from Thomas Mifflin, President of Congress, requesting Knox to engage in correspondence with the Commander of British forces in North America, likely referring to Frederick Haldimand. Mifflin had requested Knox to inquire when the British would withdraw their troops from outposts within United States boundaries (refer to GLC02437.02998). Proposes sending a confidential field officer instead of a letter due to the importance of the negotiations.
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