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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09399 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0033] September 1781 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox on military matters |
| Date | 5 September 1781 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Transmits a box and map (not included), asking Knox to commit them to a person in whom he can confide. Notes that Knox should go by water to Christiana (possibly Delaware). Gives his compliments to Knox's wife, Lucy, hoping that she will spend some time at Mount Vernon. Docketed in Knox's hand. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Women's History Children and Family Mount Vernon |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics; Women in American History; Children & Family |
| 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 |
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