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- GLC#
- GLC02437.09398-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 29 August 1789
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Countersigned by Henry Knox. Instructs Knox regarding his conduct (notes that the principles imparted are to remain secret). Indicates that the Government of the United States are determined that their administration of Indian Affairs shall be directed with justice and humanity. Refers to Knox's negotiations with the Creeks. Text is obscured due to a large water stain on page two.
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