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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.05651
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0114] October 1792 
Title Henry Knox to George Washington discussing War Department matters
Date 14 October 1792
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Government document; Military document
Content Description Discusses War Department matters that, in his opinion, should be mentioned to the legislature at the next session. Notes that arsenals are needed in the middle and southern states. Transmits a letter from Governor Lee. Proposes to travel east the following day to see his family. Knox's retained draft.
Subjects Revolutionary War General  President  Government and Civics  Congress  Artillery  Ammunition  Travel  Children and Family  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Washington, George (1732-1799)  
Theme 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
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