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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03105 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0074] January-April 1785 |
| Title | Charles Thomson to Henry Knox discussing Knox's appointment as Secretary at War |
| Date | 9 March 1785 |
| Author | Thomson, Charles (1729-1824) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Thomson, Secretary of Congress, transmits "the ordinance for ascertaining the powers and duty of the Secretary at War, the act establishing the salary and the minute of the election." Expresses his wish for Knox's prompt response and acceptance. Duplicate of GLC02437.03106. |
| Subjects | Continental Congress Congress Law Finance Election Revolutionary War General |
| People | Thomson, Charles (1729-1824) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Charles Thomson to Henry Knox discussing Knox's appointment as Secretary at War [Duplicate] |