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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02563 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0065] 16-30 September 1783 |
| Title | Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox regarding a visit to discuss the army |
| Date | 24 September 1783 |
| Author | McDougall, Alexander (1732-1786) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of France, the President of Congress and some other southern members of Congress. Needs boards to fix the stables which were ruined by the army so these men can keep their horses. Mentions another building, "The Dwelling in the outside, looks more like a Bawdy House then the Quarters of an American General," and asks for a painter. Noted as written at Robinsons. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Continental Army Military History Holidays and Celebrations West Point (US Military Academy) France Diplomacy Global History and Civics Continental Congress Congress Transportation Building Construction Military Supplies |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) McDougall, Alexander (1732-1786) |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |