The Pivot Upon Which All Things Turn
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
The Pivot Upon Which All Things Turn
Description
Knox reminds General Butler that the public is depending upon him to raise the two new battalions in Maryland and Virginia. Colonel Hall has declined, so Colonel Darke must be appointed
short description
The Pivot Upon Which All Things Turn
year created
1791
month created
04
day created
15
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
American State Papers, vol IV, p185
notable person/group
Richard Butler
Henry Knox
Colonel Hall
Colonel Drake
Colonel Darke
President
two battalions in Maryland and Virginia
notable location
War Department
Shepherdstown
Maryland
Virginia
notable item/thing
raising two battalions
decline
vigor
notable phrase
As you are the pivot upon which all things turn relative to the raising the two battalions in Maryland and Virginia, I flatter myself that you will urge every part of the business which will delight and surprise the public.
document number
1791041500001
page start
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Major General Richard Butler | [unknown] | [n/a] |