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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02467 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0064] 1-15 September 1783 |
| Title | Extract of a letter from General Washington to Timothy Pickering Quarter Master General regarding the Chain and preparations for its potential future use |
| Date | 4 September 1783 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Additional authors | Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written in Timothy Pickering's hand. Signed in text by Pickering in the body of the document. Docket on verso is in Knox's hand. The extract says: "If it is well ascertained that the Chain can be preserved in perfect order for future use, I should advise it to be housed in the manner you mentioned, but if the fact is otherwise or even very doubtful, of which I wish General Knox to be consulted, I would recommend that it should be sold without delay." |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Military Supplies Maritime Finance Navy Commerce |
| People | Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency; Naval & Maritime |
| 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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