Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09408 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 11, 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy
Discusses trade between Indians and the British stationed on the American side of the territorial line (in the Northwest Territory). Reports criticism of the Society of the Cincinnati, including a pamphlet, Considerations sur l'ordre de Cincinnatus, by Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. Refers to limestone previously discussed with Knox in relation to Washington's construction projects. Sends his best wishes to Knox, his wife Lucy, and their family.
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