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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03576 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 |
| Title | William North to Henry Knox about the Society of Cincinnati |
| Date | 10 June 1787 |
| Author | North, William (1755-1836) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Asks that Major [George] Turner send a copy of the proceedings of the Society of the Cincinnati's last general meeting (May 1787) to the Massachusetts branch before the 4th of July. Mentions a resolution, presumably discussed at the meeting. Notes that [Pierre] L'Enfant hopes Knox will inform him that he supported the resolution. Reports that he will not be in Boston for the 4th of July. Stamped "N-York" on the address leaf. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Revolutionary War Fraternal Organization Fourth of July Holidays and Celebrations |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) North, William (1755-1836) Turner, George (1750-1843) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Turner was secretary of the May 1787 meeting of the Society of Cincinnati. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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