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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03956 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0085] July-September 1788 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about location of Congress |
| Date | 5 August 1788 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports that the future location of Congress is "still open to final decision," as the resolve to situate the seat of government at Baltimore was not final. Discusses military matters related to [John] Stagg's departure for West Point (see GLC02437.03955 for related information on these issues). Stagg will travel there tomorrow with money and receipts to transact business. Encloses a letter from Knox's wife, Lucy (not present). |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics Washington, D.C. Politics West Point (US Military Academy) Military History Finance |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Stagg, John, Jr. (1758-1803) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | William Knox to Henry Knox about states deciding on government location |