Notes for Henry Knox to President of United States George Washington: recommendations on locations of arsenals and magazines, development of a national arms industry, and return of ordnance, arms and military stores in possession of United States: Page #1

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103.

War Department

December 16th, 1793.

Sir,

In obedience to the order of the President of the United States, I have the honor to submit to the House of Representatives a return of the Ordinance, Arms and Military stores in possession of the United States.

At the same time I am directed respectfully to suggest to the consideration of the House whether it would not be proper at the present time to make this document public.

I also have have also the honor to submit a variety of papers, giving a view of the South Western frontiers, as connected with the Creeks, and the State of Georgia; and the South Western territory of the United States and the Cherokees.

I have the honor to be

Sir

with great respect

Your most obed't serv't

H: Knox.

Secretary of War

The Speaker of the Honorable, The House of Representatives. }