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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10735 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0159] Post-1806 |
| Title | Henry Knox Thatcher to Marshall P. Wilder giving Henry Knox's papers to the New England Historic Genealogical Society |
| Date | 26 May 1873 |
| Author | Thatcher, Henry Knox (1806-1880) |
| Recipient | Wilder, Marshall P. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Transfers the papers of his grandfather, Henry Knox to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, of which Wilder is president. Stresses the importance of the collection and lists some conditions. Wants the papers to be "bound in a convenient form for reference as well as preservation," and indexed. Suggests they not be used or reproduced until this happens. Notes the George Washington letters are separated and should be kept in a fireproof safe. Does not want the papers to be removed form the Society for any reason. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General American Statesmen Library President Genealogy Museum |
| People | Thatcher, Henry Knox (1806-1880) Wilder, Marshall P. (Marshall Pinckney) (1798-1886) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Winchester, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |