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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.01975
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0055] 1-15 March 1783
Title	Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall concerning soldiers' pay and Congress
Date	3 March 1783
Author	Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Recipient	McDougall, Alexander
Document Type	Correspondence; Military document
Content Description	Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.
Subjects	Newburgh Conspiracy Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Continental Congress Congress Soldier's Pay Finance Pension Government and Civics
People	McDougall, Alexander (1732-1786) Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Place written	West Point, New York
Theme	The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Creating a New Government
Sub-collection	The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Related documents	Letter from Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox reporting the decision of Congress regarding soldiers' pay and pensions Letter from Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall concerning unrest in the army
Transcript	Show/hide Download PDF [draft] West Point 3 March 1783 My dear sir I have received your favor of the 19th ultimo. I wrote you pretty fully by General Lincoln, since which nothing particular has [struck: had] taken place. The Army are [inserted: impatiently] waiting [struck: for] the result of your mission. I earnestly [struck: hope] wish it may produce more than it at present seems to promise. I am certain nothing is wanting on your part to bring the matter to an happy termination. It is enough to sicken one to observe, how light a matter many states make of their not being represented in Congress. A good proof of the badness of the present Constitution. Your view of the sentiments of the people, [struck: is a gift] on a prospect of peace, is a just representation of what we are to expect after that [struck: peace] [inserted: event]. however let them first do the Army Justice, and we shall demand a very small pittance of [inserted: their] gratitude, and [struck: praise] [inserted: little] shall we find it. Our friend B. [strikeout] [inserted: on the 12th ultimo] mentioned something about a resolution that might be obtained. I wish that matter could be brought about, as it would relieve us from the expectations of great commotion, uncertainty & chagrin. [struck: I have sent word to Mrs McDoug] I have informed Mrs McDougall of Miss opportunity - I am my [2] Dear with great sincerty Your affectionate HKnox General McDougall [docket] To Genl McDougall 3 March 1783.

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