Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox [Fragment]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09312 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 19 March 1791 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Placing Knox in charge of certain affairs of govenrment, because he is going on "a journey to the Southern States." Gives Knox orders regarding various military actions, including troop recruitment, hostilities "against the indians." and treaty issues with the Creeks. The last one or two pages of the letter are missing.
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