Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09333 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: 3 February 1787 Pagination: 4 p. ; 32 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy of a letter by Washington to Knox, discussing the potential Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, which he does not plan to attend. Believes the current national government is terribly flawed, but that maintaining it may be the best plan. Also mentions public dissent against the state government in Massachusetts. Copy of letter made 3 March 1855.
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