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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.05420
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 
Title Henry Knox to Marinus Willett regarding the Indian War
Date 18 April 1792
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Willett, Marinus  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description Writes that he regrets Willett's decision not to accept an appointment as Brigadier General. Mentions that the President has read Willett's letter regarding his negative views on the Indian War. Seems to comment on many of the points Willett made in his letter (not present). Largely illegible, but contains key information on Knox's beliefs about the Indian War.
Subjects American Indian History  Northwest Indian War  Revolutionary War General  Military History  President  Northwest Territory  Westward Expansion  Frontiers and Exploration  Government and Civics  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Willett, Marinus (1740-1830)  Washington, George (1732-1799)  
Theme Government & Politics; Westward Expansion; Native Americans; The Presidency
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859