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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03973 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0085] July-September 1788 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox with updates from the War Office |
| Date | 22 August 1788 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | William, managing the office of Secretary of War in Henry's absence, discusses the people in Boston and their opinion of him and Henry. Mentions the flourishing state of trade in [Boston]. Plans to take a restful two day vacation to the country. Received reports from Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, and General Josiah Harmar. They arrested six Chippewas suspected of murder. Refers to Mr. Martin's appointment by Congress as an agent to the Chickasaw and Cherokee Indians. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Frontiers and Exploration Cherokee Indian Revolutionary War General Commerce Merchants and Trade Economics Travel Crime Law Continental Congress Congress Death Diplomacy Government and Civics Prisoner |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Harmar, Josiah (1753-1813) St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Native Americans; Westward Expansion; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |