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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09368 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0070] December 1783 |
| Title | Note from George Washington to Henry Knox commending a splendid fireworks display |
| Date | 3 December 1783 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Comments on "The splendid display of Fireworks last evening" and wishes Knox to pass along his compliments to those in charge. With an signed endorsement on the verso by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp, sending the letter to Brigadier Generals Michael Jackson and Henry Jackson stating that the letter be published for "the troops under your command." George Washington's signature is clipped. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Peace Holidays and Celebrations |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency |
| 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 |
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