Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10153 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 October 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 35.7 x 23.2 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks Washington for writing to General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary of War, on his behalf, requesting "an extra allowance from the public as head of the ordnance and during the time I have been in the command of these posts." Refers to a journey taken by Major Samuel Shaw to gain "information and if possible a favorable resolve" from Congress, apparently on his own and on Knox's behalf. Writes, "I hope it cannot be thought an unreasonable solicitation, to be placed upon the same footing with my predecessors, as an equal..." Notes that Generals [Alexander] McDougall, [William] Heath, and [John] Paterson have obtained additional compensation through application to Congress. Requests that Washington provide Shaw with a certificate of his services, noting a certificate "under your Excellencys hand might be of the greatest utility to him." Lucy Knox sends her regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.
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