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- GLC#
- GLC02437.09436-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- circa March 1780
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Later copy. An estimated date of March 1780 is written in pencil at the top of page. Washington thanks Knox for three recent favors, including sending him a "Suit of the Hartford Manufacture." Discusses a recent election, noting that votes have been in favor of Mr. Adams (possibly John Adams). Comments on the severe weather, noting that it will prevent some members from attending an unspecified event (possibly Congress). Hopes Knox has recovered from a "painful disorder."
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