Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Nathanael Greene
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10091 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 February 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 35.4 x 22.7. Order a Copy
Knox, Commander at West Point, congratulates General Greene, Commander of the Southern Department. Recently received news of Greene through Major Burnet. Writes, "To say only I congratulate you on the enemys total evacuation of the Southern States, would very imperfectly express my happiness upon the occasion... you must be doubly happy, in being so fortunate as to be conscious of having done well... prominent actions, if not attended with success, are often disregarded by the people. But thank God the case is otherwise with you." Notes that he has been at West Point for five months. Comments on the death of his youngest son, a "little angel." Expresses hope in the possibility of peace with the British. Sends the compliments of another general stationed with him at West Point.
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