Knox Sends Washington Birthday Wishes
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Knox Sends Washington Birthday Wishes
Description
Elaborate birthday wishes to President.
short description
Ltr, birthday wishes to President.
year created
1790
month created
02
day created
11
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Labeled "Private"
notable person/group
George Washington
Henry Knox
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
firmest persuasion of mind that you will receive this note
dear friend
return of your birth day
private
heartfelt affection as can be removed from a cold compliment to your present political station
extreme effulgence of the sun it is utter darkness
offer in person
weakness on the occasion
small theatre of this globe
wish you long life as the last blessing
notable idea/issue
friendship
affection
strength
notable phrase
firmest persuasion of mind that you will receive this note
dear friend
return of your birth day
private
heartfelt affection as can be removed from a cold compliment to your present political station
extreme effulgence of the sun it is utter darkness
offer in person
weakness on the occasion
small theatre of this globe
wish you long life as the last blessing
document number
1790021100101
page start
1
Item sets
Transcribe this document
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AJN17 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 25, P: 135 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |