Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815 Establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07989 Author/Creator: Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815 Place Written: s.l. Type: Printed document signed Date: 1 December 1805 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 27.3 x 22.1 cm. Order a Copy
Partially printed. Letter discusses the establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society, a scientific society. Informs Knox that the group has elected him a member. Signed by Jonathan Williams as President, and Alexander Macomb as Secretary. Includes the Constitution of the group.
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