TRANSCRIPT GLC 2437.16.173
Henry Knox. Autograph draft signed: West Point, to George Washington, 1784 January 09. 1 p. + doc.

[inserted – different hand: To Washington]

West Point 9th Jany 1784

My dear General

I wrote you particularly on the 3d instant [inserted: and enclosed you my report to Congress with the various returns.] I have now finished the necessary arrangements for the winter and in a few hours I shall set out for Boston – The public interest has been my actuating principle in the cou[r]se of this business and I flatter myself will meet your approbation. I have found it necessary to direct that a few officers who are inevitably detained should for the present be permitted to draw their rations, as there is not any contract to my knowledge.

I shall hope for the pleasure of receiving a line from you at Boston. I beg you to present my sincere regards to Mrs. Washington and

I am my dear General
Your Affectionate
H. Knox

His Excellency General Washington

[docket]
To his Excellency Genl. Washington
9 Jany 1784

Notes: Published in Twohig, Dorothy et. al. The Papers of George Washington. Confederation Series v. 1: 24-25.