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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05175 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | Henry Knox to James Wilkinson regarding suitable employment for Wilkinson |
| Date | 29 September 1791 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Wilkinson, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Marked "Private." Besides receiving a copy of Wilkinson's report to Arthur St. Clair, he also received a private letter of 26 August. Says the volunteer expeditions under Wilkinson and [General Charles] Scott "reflect great honor on the commander and the corps." Hopes the matter of his staff officers has been settled. Has forwarded a copy of Wilkinson's letter to President Washington at Mount Vernon. Would like to offer a position in "a suitable agency" for Wilkinson to serve the public, but there are no appointments available at the moment. Adds that if events change, he will help Wilkinson. Relates that he is saddened by the death of his son Marcus, who was nine years old. Docket states, "Duplicate forwarded Oct 6th under cover to Maj: Genl. St. Clair - Fort Washington." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory President Mount Vernon Office Seeker Death Children and Family |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Wilkinson, James (1757-1825) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Children & Family; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |