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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05031 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0100] May-June 1791 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Duer on land boundaries and the Northwest Indian War |
| Date | 26 June 1791 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Duer, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Knox signs with his initials. Is glad Royal Flint is in Boston. Says Flint has written to Duer on the progress of their negotiations, "which appears to be good." Knox says he wrote to Jackson about the boundaries of the purchase. Says "if they can execute the advice I have given they will do well." Wonders if he will see Duer soon, and calls Duer "a terrible correspondent." Thanks him for accepting bills. Is concerned about provisions on the frontier and says about 2,500 troops are marching to Ohio. Perhaps in reference to his land dealings, writes, "Charleston South Carolina subscribed one thousand shares..." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Land Transaction Waldo Patent Finance Boundary or Property Dispute Government and Civics Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory American Indian History Military History Military Provisions |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Duer, William (1747-1799) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Native Americans; Westward Expansion |
| 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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