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Letter from Henry Knox, January 22, 1792

TRANSCRIPT GLC 2437.30.090

Henry Knox.  Letter: to George Washington, 1792 January 22.  1 p. + doc.

 

Sunday Morning 22 Jany 1792

 

[inserted - different hand: To W]

 

Sir

 

I have not and shall not list the characters mentioned yesterday to any mortal [struck: until you think the proper time] [inserted: <?> the current order]  Genl McClan has arrived, [strike-out] I have [inserted: not] seen him but shall this morning.

 

I am Sir
with perfect resect
Your most obedt
Sev
H Knox

 

The President of the US

 

[docket]
Jany 22: 1792