Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09386 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 14 May 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 34.4 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Washington writes to Knox, commander at West Point. Supports Knox's approval of officers' court martial of rioters. Writes, "I am loth at this time to consent to the absence of Officers from their Corps,- wanting their influence as much as possible, to quiet & allay the discontents of the Soldiers." Allows Knox to consent to officers' absence under special circumstances. Instructs Knox to give non- commissioned officers or soldiers with "mutinous dispositions" furloughs for "any length of time they wish- we are better without them than with them." Relates that General Huntington (possibly Jedediah) was also given liberty to furlough men the previous day.
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