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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.03220
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0076] September-December 1785 
Title Henry Knox to George Washington on the subject of troop placements, the Society of the Cincinnati and Indian affairs
Date 22 November 1785
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Washington, George  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document; Non-governmental organization document
Content Description Writes to Washington on a variety of subjects. Mentions that he had hoped to visit him at Mount Vernon, but now does not think that is possible. Discusses placement of six companies on the Ohio River, by Forts McIntosh and Pitt; declares that they will have to post them there for the winter. Comments on the negotiations with Indian tribes and the treaties they are trying to create. Also discusses the New York chapter of the "Society," referring to the Society of the Cincinnati. Reports that he and his wife send their love to Mrs. Washington.
Subjects Society of the Cincinnati  American Indian History  Revolutionary War General  Rebellion  Mount Vernon  Military History  Fortification  Frontiers and Exploration  Westward Expansion  Treaty  Diplomacy  Government and Civics  Fraternal Organization  First Lady  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Washington, George (1732-1799)  Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824)  Washington, Martha (1731-1802)  
Place written New York, New York
Theme Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Native Americans; Children & Family; The Presidency; Westward Expansion
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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