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- GLC#
- GLC02437.09415-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- January 10, 1788
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Mount Vernon, Virginia
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Discusses which states are ratifying the Constitution, and predicts its success. Notes "The determination of New York, of all others, seems most problematical; and yet, I can hardly entertain an idea that she will be disposed to stand alone..." Wonders whether a dispute between France and England will result in war. Predicts that if war does erupt, the United States will participate, since the current government does not have the power to restrain the people. Sends his and Martha's congratulations to Henry and his wife Lucy on the birth of a son, whom they have named George. In a post script, notes that he will travel with Colonel Humphreys the following day on business of the Potomack Company. Docketed in Knox's hand.
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