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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09436 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0022] January-June 1780 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox regarding a recent presidential election |
| Date | 2 March 1780 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Later copy. An estimated date of March 1780 is written in pencil at the top of page. Washington thanks Knox for three recent favors, including sending him a "Suit of the Hartford Manufacture." Discusses a recent election, noting that votes have been in favor of Mr. Adams (possibly John Adams). Comments on the severe weather, noting that it will prevent some members from attending an unspecified event (possibly Congress). Hopes Knox has recovered from a "painful disorder." |
| Subjects | President Inauguration Commerce Industry Textile Clothing and Accessories Government and Civics Election Vice President Extreme Weather Health and Medical |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Adams, John (1735-1826) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Health & Medicine; 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 |
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