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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09329 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0074] January-April 1785 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox on an unwelcomed gift from the Virginia State Legislature |
| Date | 28 February 1785 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Later copy of a letter by George Washington to Henry Knox, discussing a gift Washington has received from the Virginia State Legislature, and his desire not to accept any such gifts. Also mentions his need for limestone and other personal affairs. Copy made 6 March 1854. |
| Subjects | President Gift Government and Civics Building Construction Industry Mount Vernon |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Mount Vernon, Virginia |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; The Presidency; Industry |
| 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 |