Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09334 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: February 25, 1787 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Later copy of a letter by Washington to Knox, discussing Shay's rebellion. Greatful that the rebellion has been supressed. News of the rebellion, and fear of further upheaval, helped spur Washington to agree to attend the Constitutional Convention. Copy made 2 February 1854.
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