Knox directs Martin to comply with the investigation
Document 1790Knox informs Martin that the investigation by the state of North Carolina will require him to put his conduct in writing.
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War department, 11th September 1793.
Sir
I have received your letter of the 5th of July with its enclosure, being the proceed ings of the Legislature of North Carolina on your case, and which were transmitted to the President of the United States.
The investigation and decision made by the Legislature of North Carolina on the complaints exhibited against you will be sufficient to place your conduct in writing to Mr McGillivray in a proper point of view.
This decision must be satisfactory to your friends, and will probably silence your enemies — As Governor Blount is invested with the office of superintendent
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Knox informs Martin that the investigation by the state of North Carolina will require him to put his conduct in writing.
Date
09/11/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1790091100001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Martin
Henry Knox
Mr. Mcgilivray
Notable locations
Henry County, Virginia
War Department

