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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09415 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 10, 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Discusses which states are ratifying the Constitution, and predicts its success. Notes "The determination of New York, of all others, seems most problematical; and yet, I can hardly entertain an idea that she will be disposed to stand alone..." Wonders whether a dispute between France and England will result in war. Predicts that if war does erupt, the United States will participate, since the current government does not have the power to restrain the people. Sends his and Martha's congratulations to Henry and his wife Lucy on the birth of a son, whom they have named George. In a post script, notes that he will travel with Colonel Humphreys the following day on business of the Potomack Company. Docketed in Knox's hand.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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