Copy of a note from George Washington to Henry Knox putting off a decision - American History 1493-1945

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.09313
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0049] December 1782
Title	Copy of a note from George Washington to Henry Knox putting off a decision
Date	3 December 1782
Author	Washington, George (1732-1799)
Recipient	Knox, Henry
Document Type	Correspondence
Content Description	Later copy. Wishes to postpone a certain undiscussed matter until the next day, and perhaps put it off entirely.
Subjects	President Government and Civics
People	Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799)
Place written	Newburgh, New York
Theme	The Presidency
Sub-collection	The Henry Knox Papers
Additional Information	Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Transcript	Show/hide Download PDF [Draft] Newburgh. Decbr. 3d. 1782. Dr Sir On a farther consideration of what I had in contemplation, I have determined to postpone the matter till tomorrow. - perhaps I may put it off altogether - In either case, it is my earnest wish that not a little respecting it may transpire I am Sincerely and affectionately Yr Go Washington. [docket] from His Ex Genl Washington 3 Dec. 1782. [address] Majr Genl Knox West point. private Go Washington. [copyist note] copied for J Wollard Esq March 1855 Boston. E.J. Quincy.