Henry Knox to George Washington forwarding papers relating to a Captain Scott - American History 1493-1945

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.05737
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0116] December 1792
Title	Henry Knox to George Washington forwarding papers relating to a Captain Scott
Date	15 December 1792
Author	Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Recipient	Washington, George
Document Type	Correspondence; Government document
Content Description	In the hand of John Stagg Jr. Forwards papers relating to a Captain Scott, stating that his "discretion for the object proposed cannot be depended upon." Retained copy.
Subjects	Revolutionary War General President Government and Civics Morality and Ethics
People	Washington, George (1732-1799)
Theme	Government & Politics; The Presidency
Sub-collection	The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Transcript	Show/hide Download PDF Dec. 15th 1792 Sir. I Submit certain papers relative to a Capt. Scott - I have conversed with Colonel Wadsworth concerning him - The result of which is that Scott's discretion for the object proposed cannot be depended upon - As he however has mentioned that he had an audience of you I have thought it my duty to submit the papers - I also submit General Waynes letter - The President of the [docket] [struck: W D] Dec 15' 1792 The Pres.dt U.S - (Private)