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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.09422
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0098] January-February 1791 
Title George Washington to Henry Knox regarding the Society of the Cincinnati
Date 1 January 1791
Author Washington, George (1732-1799)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Non-governmental organization document
Content Description Transmits a letter from the President of the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina (possibly William Moultrie). Relates that the enclosed letter pertains to a resolution of the Society. At the bottom of the page, indicates that Knox is Secretary General to the Society.
Subjects Revolutionary War  Revolutionary War General  President  Society of the Cincinnati  Fraternal Organization  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Washington, George (1732-1799)  Moultrie, William (1730-1805)  
Place written Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Theme The Presidency; The American Revolution
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
Related documents Note from George Washington to Henry Knox forwarding a letter relating to the Society of the Cincinnati  
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