Avoid an Open Rupture with the Crown
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Avoid an Open Rupture with the Crown
Description
Knox warns against incidents that may incite the British since the present situation of the United States inhibits actions against them unless the honor of the country is at stake.
year created
1791
month created
07
day created
12
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Richard Butler
Henry Knox
James McClellan
Thomas Rhea
the President [Washington]
Captain Phelon
Major General St. Clair
notable location
War Department
Reading
notable item/thing
affadavit
conduct of the British
aid to the Indians
Rhea's credibility
objects of the campaign
notable phrase
To quarrel and come to an open rupture with the crown of Britain would in the present situation of this country be a very serious affair and to be avoided, if possible, consistently with national honor and dignity.
document number
1791071200000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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] |