Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.09395

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GLC#
GLC02437.09395-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
2 November 1783
Author/Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Rocky Hill, New Jersey
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 33.5 cm, Width: 20.9 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Notes that a previous reply he had written to Knox was stolen from the post office, along with other copies of letters sent to Colonel Varick (Richard Varick was Washington's recording secretary). Discusses military specifics regarding the soldiers in charge of providing wood for the garrison, the retirement of officers, and the provision of winter clothing for the troops. Relates that Sir Guy Carleton, Commander in Chief of British forces, informed him through a Mr. Parker of his intention to evacuate New York City in November. Instructs Knox to confer with New York Governor George Clinton to prepare for taking immediate possession of the City. Mentions Mr. Daniel Parker (an intermediary between Washington and Carleton). Docketed in Knox's hand.

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