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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03317 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0078] September-December 1786 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson regarding troops at the frontier |
| Date | 22 October 1786 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Knox writes to Higginson, a former Congressman, to discuss Congress' opinions on amassing more troops in the frontier. Asks for his financial help, since Congress has good intentions in trying to fill the treasury, but there is not enough money now for emergencies. Writes, "Knowing your zeal for the public welfare, and your knowledge of our [brave] Boston patriots," he hopes Higginson will help him make arrangements to encourage others to help as well. See GLC02437.03336 and .03343 for related information. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Revolutionary War General Continental Congress Congress Military History Westward Expansion Finance Recruitment Government and Civics Mobs and Riots Rebellion Shays' Rebellion Frontiers and Exploration |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Higginson, Stephen (1743-1828) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; 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 |
| Related documents | Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox with updates about Shays' Rebellion |