The President's Apprehension
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
The President's Apprehension
Description
Knox expresses his wish that the operations of the army on the frontier will be successful. He warns of the apprehension of the President with regard to the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio River which he fears may diminish the opportunity for success.
year created
1791
month created
10
day created
13
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Richard Butler
Henry Knox
army
President [Washington]
troops
notable location
War Department
upper parts of the Ohio
notable item/thing
operations of the army
establishment of peace
terms of moderation and justice
detention of the troops
campaign
necessary estabalishments
notable phrase
The President of the United States has been exceedingly apprehensive, that the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio, might frustrate the campaign.
document number
1791101300000
Item sets
Document instances
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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] |