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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03990 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0086] October-December 1788 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox with news |
| Date | 7 October 1788 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Relates that the Ogden family arrived 6 October to visit Lucy Knox. Discusses letters from Arthur St. Clair (Governor of the Northwest Territory), General Josiah Harmar, and Majors [John Francis] Hamtramck and [possibly John] Wyllis. Notes that St. Clair's letter to Congress looks hostile, and that Hamtramck reported an Indian attack on a provision escort in the Territory. |
| Subjects | Frontiers and Exploration American Indian History Revolutionary War General Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Military History Westward Expansion Congress Continental Congress Military Provisions Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hamtramck, John Francis (1756-1803) Harmar, Josiah (1753-1813) St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History; Westward Expansion; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |