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| Collection Reference Number
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GLC02437.02971
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| From Archive Folder
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The Henry Knox Papers [0071] January-March 1784
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| Title
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Nathanael Greene to Henry Knox discussing his family and nomination to work in the Department of War
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| Date
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4 March 1784
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| Author
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Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786)
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| Recipient
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Knox, Henry
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| Document Type
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Correspondence; Non-governmental organization document; Military document
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| Content Description
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Discusses his family, stating "My feelings are more flattered by domestic duties than public bustle." Comments on credit being given to George Washington (and himself) for service during the Revolutionary War, noting "there are others no less deserving." Expresses the depth of his friendship with Knox. Mentions discontent recently arising regarding the Society of the Cincinnati (some felt it would promote hereditary nobility). Discusses his nomination to work in the Department of War, asking for Knox's opinions.
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| Subjects
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Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army President Revolutionary War Friendship Fraternal Organization Government and Civics
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| People
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Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799)
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| Place written
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Newport, Rhode Island
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| Theme
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Government & Politics; The American Revolution
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| Sub-collection
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The Henry Knox Papers
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| Copyright
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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| Module
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Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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| Transcript
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Show/hide Download PDF [draft] Newport March 4th 1784 Dear Sir Mrs Greene situation has prevented my visiting Boston this Winter. I expect her to be put to bed every hour. To provide for my little flock and arrange my private concerns has found me employment for some months past. My feelings more flattered by domestic duties than public bustle. However the hearty welcome I meet at home and the approbation of friends abroad are highly interesting to amend ever sensible of the [particularly] of my friends. Whatever credit may be given to General Washington and my self [2] there are others no less deserving. If it were possible it would give me pleasure to see the veil drawn and a just history of facts displayed from the beginning to the end of the war; but this can never happen and must in many instances will lay buried in the confusion of incidents. I wish to see you but do not expect it before I go to the Southward. The meeting of friends is rather tender than joyous and your observation at our Meeting on York Island that you was rather affected than joyful was highly flattering to my feelings. My esteem and affection for you has never suffered diminution and to merit and preserve your friendship and esteem is one of the first wishes of my heart. The [3] Cincinnati is a subject of much conversation. Jealosies are awoke and discontent perhaps will shew her head; but the less there is said on the subject and the less anxiety the Members shew upon the occasion the sooner they will dye. I have heard nothing further of the peace establishment. I wish you was at the head of it. It has been hinted to me that I have been in nomination for the War department and that the Marine and that were to be United. Is it not my interest to reject it if I should have an offer of the kind; and perhaps that is not probable? Give me your opinion on the matter. If [4] you and Lucy could make it convenient to pay us a Visit we will try to render it as agreeable as possible. Mrs Greene joins me in kind compliments to you and Mrs Knox and others of our intimate acquaintance. Yours affectionally Nath Greene General Knox [docket] from Genl Greene 4 March 1784
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