Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04023 Author/Creator: Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 31.7 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Stagg fills in for William Knox at the War Office (William was conducting War Office business in Henry's absence and is indisposed due to illness). Notes that William is too sick to answer correspondence. Reports that [John] Pratt, who was ordered to march with troops to Fort Pitt, will soon arrive in New York. Comments on transporting clothing to Fort Pitt. Notes that Pratt's men and the clothing will depart from New Brunswick. Relates that Knox's last quarter's salary was issued in paper money and has been given to his wife, Lucy. Says "There is no Congress yet; - very few members present - The president's time of service is expired." Assures Knox that he will ask [Philip] Audebert, War Office clerk, to attend to William, noting "some person, besides Cesar, should be there, whenever I am obliged, in the execution of the duties of the office, to be absent."
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