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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09377 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0046] September 17822 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox ordering the release of a prisoner |
| Date | 3 September 1782 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes regarding the release of a prisoner. Informing Knox that "As Mr. Corne was ignorant of the regulations respecting Flags, when he came out, he may be permitted to return with the other Prisoners." Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. |
| Subjects | Prisoner of War President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Prisoner |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Rocky Hill, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency; Law |
| 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 |
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