Knox discusses Captain Scott with President Washington

Item

Type

Letter, Type Undetermined

Title

Knox discusses Captain Scott with President Washington

Description

Letter, discusses Captain Scott's papers. His discretion for the object cannot be depended upon. Submits letter from Major General Wayne.

short description

Ltr, dis Capt. Scott's papers.

year created

1792

month created

12

day created

15

author

recipient

in image

note

Private correspondence.

notable person/group

George Washington
Henry Knox
General Wayne
Captain Scott
Colonel Wadsworth

notable item/thing

conversed with Colonel Wadsworth concerning him
result of which is that Scott's discretion for the object proposed cannot be depended upon
mentioned that he had an audience of you I have thought it my duty to submit the papers
submit General Wayne's letter
submit certain papers relative to a Capt. Scott

notable phrase

conversed with Colonel Wadsworth concerning him
result of which is that Scott's discretion for the object proposed cannot be depended upon
mentioned that he had an audience of you I have thought it my duty to submit the papers
submit General Wayne's letter
submit certain papers relative to a Capt. Scott

document number

1792121500001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) AKO12 (2 pages) Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] R: 33, P: 51

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient George Washington [unknown] [n/a]