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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.09322
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0026] February 1781 
Title George Washington to Henry Knox about military experiments
Date 10 February 1781
Author Washington, George (1732-1799)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description Later copy of original. Asks Knox to gather materials and help prepare scientific experiments for military purposes planned by Mr. De Granger. With Washington's name at the bottom, signed in another hand. On blue paper. Original Washington signed letter is GLC02437.09371.
Subjects President  Revolutionary War  Revolutionary War General  Military History  Weaponry  Inventor  Science and Technology  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Washington, George (1732-1799)  
Place written New Windsor, New York
Theme The Presidency; Government & Politics; Science, Technology, Invention; 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
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