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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03955 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0085] July-September 1788 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about states deciding on government location |
| Date | 4 August 1788 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Knox's brother, William, writes, "You will undoubtedly be surprised to hear that this day Seven States in Congress were decided upon Baltimore in Maryland as the place of the future residence of the Government of the United States, it has surprised every body out of doors and even the Members themselves..." Discusses the opinions of Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton, Mr. [William] Bingham, and Colonel [Edward] Carrington on the location of Congress. Reports that General [William] Irvine and Colonel Reid request that Mr. [John] Stagg remain in town until they receive tomorrow's post. They believe they may get new instructions via that post, including accounts related to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering's release. Expects Knox to arrive in Boston 5 August. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Continental Congress Congress Washington, D.C. Government and Civics Law Politics Prisoner Diplomacy Land Grant Boundary or Property Dispute Government and Civics Rebellion Wyoming Land Dispute |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hamilton, Alexander (ca. 1757-1804) Bingham, William (1752-1804) Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| 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 location of Congress |