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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.06143
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0123] July-September 1794 
Title Henry Knox to James Wilkinson about the conflict between Wilkinson and General Wayne [copy]
Date 12 July 1794
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Wilkinson, James  
Document Type Correspondence; Government document; Military document
Content Description Informs Wilkinson his letters will be kept private, however, he will show them to the President of the United States. Discusses the conflict between Wilkinson and General [Anthony] Wayne. Comments he regrets the "disagreement which exists between two officers high in rank, and of whose experience and talents a favorable opinion is entertained." Also notes that no officer, regardless of rank, is immune from charges of military crimes and will be brought forth in a public manner. Copy of GLC02437.06142.
Subjects American Statesmen  Military History  Northwest Indian War  Frontiers and Exploration  Military Law  Government and Civics  President  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Wilkinson, James (1757-1825)  Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796)  
Place written Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Theme Government & Politics; Native Americans; Westward Expansion
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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