Avoid an Open Rupture with the Crown
Document 1791Knox warns against incidents that may incite the British since the present situation of the United States inhibits actions against them unless the honor of the country is at stake.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Knox warns against incidents that may incite the British since the present situation of the United States inhibits actions against them unless the honor of the country is at stake.
Date
07/12/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1791071200000
Notable persons
Richard Butler
Henry Knox
James McClellan
Thomas Rhea
the President [Washington]
Captain Phelon
Major General St. Clair
Notable locations
War Department
Reading
Notable items
affadavit
conduct of the British
aid to the Indians
Rhea's credibility
objects of the campaign