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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09312 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0099] March-April 1791 |
| Title | Instructions from George Washington to Henry Knox [Fragment] |
| Date | 19 March 1791 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Placing Knox in charge of certain affairs of government, because he is going on "a journey to the Southern States." Gives Knox orders regarding various military actions, including troop recruitment, hostilities "against the indians." and treaty issues with the Creeks. The last one or two pages of the letter are missing. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Muscogee (Creeks) Indian President Travel Government and Civics Military History Diplomacy Treaty |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |