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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02762 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0069] November 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to George Clinton regarding the preparations for the arrival of George Washington to Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Date | 9 November 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Clinton, George |
| Document Type | Government document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses with Governor Clinton the preparations for the arrival of "The General" [George Washington] at Poughkeepsie, New York. Adds that he has sent his aide-de-camp John Lillie to New York, thinking that sending an aide would leave "less room for prevarication." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Treaty Diplomacy Government and Civics President Continental Army |
| People | Clinton, George (1739-1812) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | The unnamed general mentioned is George Washington. His expense journal indicates that he went to Poughkeepsie on November 17 for an interview with Governor Clinton [GW Papers at the Library of Congress]. Lillie had been sent to New York City by Knox to deliver his 9 November letter (GLC02437.02761) to Sir Guy Carleton and to await the British commander's response. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to Guy Carleton discussing the evacuation of British troops from New York city and fives suggestions for the movement of American troops |