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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09325 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0065] 16-30 September 1783 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox discussing the future of military personnel, the states and the Society of the Cincinnati |
| Date | 23 September 1783 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing many issues regarding the military and Congress. Among the issues discussed are compensation from Congress for officers who served during the revolution, his affection for these officers, the division of Western lands among the states, the Society of the Cincinnati, the possible resignation of General Lincoln, and the future of the army. Copy made 5 February 1854. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Continental Army Military History Congress Continental Congress Soldier's Pay Frontiers and Exploration Society of the Cincinnati Fraternal Organization Land Transaction Government and Civics President |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Rocky Hill, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency; Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| 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 |