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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03006 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0072] April-July 1784 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Hull informing him that he has been appointed to go to Canada |
| Date | 25 May 1784 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Hull, William |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Informs Hull, commandant of West Point, that Hull has been appointed to go to Canada to ascertain when the British will withdraw their troops from the western posts. Hull will attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America (Frederick Haldimand; refer to GLC02437.03019). Signature has been clipped. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics Global History and Civics Diplomacy Treaty Military History Canada Fortification Frontiers and Exploration |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hull, William (1753-1825) Campbell, John (1727-1806) Haldimand, Frederick, Sir (1718-1791) |
| Place written | Annapolis, Maryland |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Although John Campbell served as British Commander in Chief of North America 1783-1787, Knox refers to Frederick Haldimand as Commander in Chief (refer to GLC02437.03019). In fact, Haldimand was Governor of the Province of Quebec 1778-1786. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to William Hull ordering him to Canada to ascertain precisely when Great Britain will "deliver up the posts within the teritories of the United States" |