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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09332 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0078] September-December 1786 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox expressing fear over upheaval and insurrection in the United States |
| Date | 26 December 1786 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Later copy of a letter written by Washington to Knox, discussing the "disorders which have arisen in these States." Discusses the various hardships and difficulties facing the young nation, and requests Knox's thoughts on the subject. Worries about possible upheavals or changes in numerous state governments. Believes the British are stirring up insurrection. Copy made 6 March 1854. |
| Subjects | President Shays' Rebellion Rebellion Mobs and Riots Government and Civics Foreign Affairs Global History 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; Foreign Affairs; Agriculture |
| 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 |