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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.02165
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0059] June 1783 
Title Henry Knox to the chevalier de Chastellux about the character and government of the new United States
Date 16 June 1783
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Chastellux, François-Jean, Marquis de  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Discusses the character of the people of the new nation and hopes that the central government will be strong to prevent anarchy.
Subjects Treaty  France  Society of the Cincinnati  Military History  Revolutionary War General  Government and Civics  Articles of Confederation  Philosophy  Continental Congress  Congress  Religion  President  
People Chastellux, François Jean, Marquis de (1734-1788)  Chastellux, François Jean, Marquis de (1734-1788)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Place written West Point, New York
Theme Creating a New Government; Government & Politics
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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