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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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