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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06142 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0123] July-September 1794 |
| Title | Henry Knox to James Wilkinson about the conflict between Wilkinson and General Wayne |
| Date | 12 July 1794 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Wilkinson, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Informs Wilkinson his letters will be kept private, however, he will show them to the President of the United States. Discusses the conflict between Wilkinson and General [Anthony] Wayne. Comments he regrets the "disagreement which exists between two officers high in rank, and of whose experience and talents a favorable opinion is entertained." Also notes that no officer, regardless of rank, is immune from charges of military crimes and will be brought forth in a public manner. See GLC02437.06143 for copy. Date added later in pencil. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Military History Northwest Indian War Frontiers and Exploration Military Law Government and Civics President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Wilkinson, James (1757-1825) Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Native Americans; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to James Wilkinson about the conflict between Wilkinson and General Wayne [copy] |