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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09315 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0080] April-June 1787 |
Title | George Washington to Henry Knox discussing the Constitutional Convention |
Date | 31 May 1787 |
Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
Recipient | Knox, Henry |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Later copy of a letter written to Henry Knox, briefly discussing the beginning of the Constitutional Convention, and his election as chair of the Convention. Copy made on 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page. |
Subjects | US Constitution President Government and Civics US Constitutional Convention |
People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; The Presidency; Women in American History; Children & Family |
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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