The President's Apprehension
Document 1791Knox expresses his wish that the operations of the army on the frontier will be successful. He warns of the apprehension of the President with regard to the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio River which he fears may diminish the opportunity for success.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Knox expresses his wish that the operations of the army on the frontier will be successful. He warns of the apprehension of the President with regard to the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio River which he fears may diminish the opportunity for success.
Date
10/13/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1791101300000
Notable persons
Richard Butler
Henry Knox
army
President [Washington]
troops
Notable locations
War Department
upper parts of the Ohio
Notable items
operations of the army
establishment of peace
terms of moderation and justice
detention of the troops
campaign
necessary estabalishments