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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02998 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0072] April-July 1784 |
| Title | Thomas Mifflin to Henry Knox enclosing an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States |
| Date | 15 May 1784 |
| Author | Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers to Frederick Haldimand; see GLC02437.03019). Also asks that Knox arrange for cannon and stores at the posts to be delivered to West Point or another convenient location. Original of GLC02437.02999. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Global History and Civics Treaty Fortification Canada Diplomacy Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics Artillery Military Supplies West Point (US Military Academy) Military History |
| People | Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Campbell, John (1727-1806) Haldimand, Frederick, Sir (1718-1791) |
| Place written | Annapolis, Maryland |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. John Campbell served as British Commander in Chief of North America from 1783-1787. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Thomas Mifflin to Henry Knox enclosing an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States [copy] |
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