Knox discusses Captain Scott with President Washington
Document 1792Letter, discusses Captain Scott's papers. His discretion for the object cannot be depended upon. Submits letter from Major General Wayne.
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[strikethrough: W. A.] Dec 15th 1791
The Prest U. S. —
[Private]
Type
Letter, Type Undetermined
Description
Letter, discusses Captain Scott's papers. His discretion for the object cannot be depended upon. Submits letter from Major General Wayne.
Date
12/15/1792
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1792121500001
Page start
1
Note
Private correspondence.
Notable persons
George Washington
Henry Knox
General Wayne
Captain Scott
Colonel Wadsworth
Notable items
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