Illness of Secretary of War; proceedings from Virginia

Item

Type

Copy of document

Title

Illness of Secretary of War; proceedings from Virginia

Description

William Knox writes on behalf of his brother, the Secretary of War, who has a severe rheumatick fever and cannot write. Governor of Virginia has forwarded proceedings and he transmits copy of letter from President of Pennsylvania on same subject.

year created

1789

month created

01

day created

31

author

sent from location

War Office

recipient

notable person/group

Arthur St. Clair
William Knox
clerk
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Governor of Virginia
President of Pennsylvania
brother

notable location

War Office
Virginia
Pennsylvania

notable item/thing

rheumatic fever
rheumatick fever
Henry Knox illness

document number

1789013115000

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author William Knox War Office [n/a]
Recipient Arthur St. Clair [unknown] [n/a]