Title
GLC02437.06900: Henry Knox to George Washington, 13 January 1797.
Subject
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Description
Mentions the loss of two children and settling into his new home and the surrounding area. Also discusses Washington's retirement and the threat of war with France, "there will be no danger of the french attempting an invasion of our country. If they should we must resist..." Regarding the slave revolt in Santo Domingo, he says: "The whites will either starve or be murdered by the blacks." Noted as a draft in the docket. Knox's retained draft.
Creator
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Source
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (Collection)
Date
13 January 1797
Relation
GLC02437
Extent
7 p. : docket ; 23.4 x 18.3 cm.
Language
English
Type
Autograph letter signed
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