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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07989 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0156] July-December 1805 |
| Title | Establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society |
| Date | 1 December 1805 |
| Author | Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Partially printed. Letter discusses the establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society, a scientific society. Informs Knox that the group has elected him a member. Signed by Jonathan Williams as President, and Alexander Macomb as Secretary. Includes the Constitution of the group. |
| Subjects | Fraternal Organization Science and Technology Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Macomb, Alexander (1748-1831) Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | Science, Technology, Invention; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |