Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Thomas Jefferson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04688 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1790 Pagination: 1p. : docket ; 33.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Secretary of War Knox informs Secretary of State Jefferson that President Washington wants to ratify the treaty with the Creeks the following day at noon.
[draft]
Thursday evening the 12t Augt 1790
Dear Sir
The President of the US proposes we ratify the treaty with the Creeks in the representatives chamber tomorrow at 12 oClock
I am Dear sir
Respectfully your
most obedient humble
sert HK
The honorable
The Secretary of State
[docket]
To Mr Jefferson Thursday
evg 12 Augt 1790
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