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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09425 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0106] February 1792 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox discussing the case of General St. Clair |
| Date | 29 February 1792 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Discusses the case of General St. Clair (possibly Arthur St. Clair), noting that he wishes to answer St. Clair's letters with a reply that can be published. Comments that saying neither too much nor too little with be difficult concerning St. Claire's case. |
| Subjects | President Government and Civics Northwest Territory Northwest Indian War Military History American Indian History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics; Law; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | In 1791, St. Clair led a force against Native Americans along the Wabash River. St. Clair suffered severe defeat, known as the "Battle of the Wabash." Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Note from George Washington to Henry Knox on how to proceed with the case of General St. Clair |
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