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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03882 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0084] April-June 1788 |
| Title | Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox discussing Connecticut politics |
| Date | 1 June 1788 |
| Author | Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Discusses Connecticut politics, referring to a sheriff whose actions may slow the payment of warrants. Informs Knox he will send him a letter via Pierpont Edwards, who will soon take a seat in Congress. Notes receipt of a circular letter from the General Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati soliciting payment for Pierre L'Enfant, who designed badges for the Society of the Cincinnati. Intends to pay L'Enfant for his services and encloses something to Platt (presumably) money for that purpose. Wants to finish paying by the 4th of July. |
| Subjects | Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary War General Law Finance Continental Congress Congress Military History Soldier's Pay Fraternal Organization Art, Music, Theater, and Film Fourth of July Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) L'Enfant, Pierre Charles (1754-1825) Edwards, Pierpont (1750-1826) |
| Place written | Hartford, Connecticut |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The American Revolution; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to Major Turner about Pierre Charles L'Enfant's money problems |