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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09322 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0026] February 1781 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox about military experiments |
| Date | 10 February 1781 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Later copy of original. Asks Knox to gather materials and help prepare scientific experiments for military purposes planned by Mr. De Granger. With Washington's name at the bottom, signed in another hand. On blue paper. Original Washington signed letter is GLC02437.09371. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Weaponry Inventor Science and Technology |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | New Windsor, New York |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics; Science, Technology, Invention; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from George Washington to Henry Knox regarding supplies needed for military experiments |