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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03957 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 August 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the details of New York being chosen as the site for Congress. Mentions the opinions of [James] Madison, [Henry] Lee, and [William] Few. Reports that this decision is still not final, as some states are not yet voting. Discusses military matters, such as financial accounts for recruiting soldiers. Notes that Mr. King arrived in town the previous evening (possibly Rufus King).

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lee, Henry, 1756-1818
Few, William, 1748-1828
Madison, James, 1751-1836
King, Rufus, 1755-1827

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