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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09326 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0068] 21-31 October 1783 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox regarding peace with the British and a role as Secretary of War |
| Date | 23 October 1783 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox regarding possible peace settlement and the office of Secretary of War. Asks Knox if he would be interested in becoming Secretary of War, and discusses the views of Congress opinion on a "Peace Settlement," with many opposed. Copy made circa 1855. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Continental Congress Congress Peace Treaty Government and Civics President |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Rocky Hill, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| 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 |