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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03997 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0086] October-December 1788 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox with updates from the War Office |
| Date | 14 October 1788 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | William, managing affairs in the War Office in Henry's absence, discusses military matters. Reports that Sergeant Alcott arrived at West Point with his complete party. Instructed Lieutenant Pratt to wait at Hartford, Connecticut for Henry Knox before departing with his party for West Point. Also reports receiving correspondence from the Marquis de Lafayette, forwarded by Mr. [John] Jay's office, regarding the Society of the Cincinnati. Docketed in pencil, possibly at a later date. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Military History West Point (US Military Academy) Socialism Global History and Civics Revolutionary War France Fraternal Organization |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |