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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05893 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0118] April-June 1793 |
| Title | Henry Knox to James Wilkinson on foreign affairs and the Northwest Indian War |
| Date | 17 May 1793 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Wilkinson, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Later copy. Thanks him for the various letters and the news they conveyed. Says "I am persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with General Wayne, and to promote a Spirit of harmony throughout the several corps." Mentions that Brigadier General Thomas Posey is delivering this letter. He is "a gentleman from whom I flatter myself, the service will derive solid benefit." Believes Posey will arrive in time to accompany Mrs. Wilkinson down the Ohio River. Reports he has told both Mrs. Wilkinson and Colonel Biddle "the pleasure your conduct gave the President of the United States." References the upheaval in Europe. Tells Wilkinson "what a scene the European Theatre would be for your military talents." Mentions that Governor Henry Lee speaks of going to France. This was in reference to suggestions made by Lee when he was denied the opportunity to lead the army against the Northwest Indians. Encloses the Attorney General's opinion (not included) relative to the civil prosecution against Wilkinson in the Northwest Territory, "and which I make no doubt you will pay due respect." |
| Subjects | Frontiers and Exploration American Indian History Military History Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Women of the Founding Era Women's History President Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Global History and Civics Law Politics French Revolution France Revolutionary War General |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Wilkinson, James (1757-1825) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Women in American History; The Presidency; Foreign Affairs; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |