Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09404 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 33.1 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
General Washington writes to Knox, who had been Chief of the Continental Artillery during the Revolutionary War. Recently visited his "aged Mother," Mary Ball Washington. Thanks Knox for so diligently reporting the state of the garrison and stores at West Point while he was there (1782-1783). Discusses payment of the Office of Secretary at War. Relates that the Society of Cincinnati will meet in Philadelphia on the first Monday in May, and that he named Philadelphia as the location to comply with the wishes of South Carolina. Writes, "I am just beginning to experience that ease, and freedom from public cares which, however desirable, takes some time to realize..." Sends his and Martha's best wishes to Henry and his wife Lucy. In a post script, expresses his wish that General Greene (Nathanael) will be on the Rhode Island delegation at the meeting of the Cincinnati. Docketed in Knox's hand.
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