The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09335 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0080] April-June 1787 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox asking for advice on attending the Constitutional Convention |
| Date | 2 April 1787 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing whether or not he should attend the Constitutional Convention. Debates pros and cons of the convention, and requests Knox's opinion on the matter. Copy made 3 February 1854. |
| Subjects | President US Constitution US Constitutional Convention Government and Civics |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Mount Vernon, Virginia |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| 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 |