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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03039 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0073] August-December 1784 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Samuel Hardy reporting that he has now discharged most of the troops remaining in service |
| Date | 9 August 1784 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Hardy, Samuel |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Knox informs Hardy, Chairman of the Congressional Committee of the States, that William Hull's mission to Canada failed. Hull had attempted to ascertain when Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, intends to withdraw British troops from United States posts. Transmits the original letter from Haldimand (not included). Writes, "It is in indeed extraordinary that General Haldimand shall have received official information of the ratification of the definitive treaty of peace, and not at the same time have received orders respecting the delivery of the posts." Discusses Haldimand's refusal to exchange cannon and stores from the posts. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics Diplomacy Treaty Global History and Civics Canada Fortification Frontiers and Exploration Artillery Military Supplies |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hardy, Samuel (1758-1785) Haldimand, Frederick, Sir (1718-1791) Hull, William (1753-1825) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |