Six Members Short of Forming a Government
Document 1789Knox reports that Congress is 6 members short of forming a government. He estimates it will be 1 April before sufficient members are present in New York. He mentions that Colonel Hanson of Alexandria will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the desired Hartford cloth and federal buttons (made in New York) to Washington.
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Letter Signed
Description
Knox reports that Congress is 6 members short of forming a government. He estimates it will be 1 April before sufficient members are present in New York. He mentions that Colonel Hanson of Alexandria will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the desired Hartford cloth and federal buttons (made in New York) to Washington.
Date
03/27/1789
Author
Recipient
Document number
1789032700000
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Notable persons
Henry Knox
George Washington
Congress
Colonel Hanson of Alexandria
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
Hartford cloth
federal buttons