William Knox informs of Henry Knox's illness; report on arrival of Lieutenant Beatty in company with Captain Ferguson

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

William Knox informs of Henry Knox's illness; report on arrival of Lieutenant Beatty in company with Captain Ferguson

Description

William Knox writes on behalf of his brother, Secretary of War, informing that he is sick with rheumatic fever and is unable to write. Reports on arrival of Lieutenant Beatty in company with Captain Ferguson. Mentions Mr. Vigo's account.

year created

1789

month created

01

day created

31

author

recipient

sent to location

Fort Harmar

in collection

notable person/group

General Josiah Harmar
William Knox
brother
clerk
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Lieutenant Beatty
Captain Ferguson
Mr. Vigo

notable location

Fort Harmar

notable item/thing

sickness of Henry Knox
rheumatic fever
account

document number

1789013120700

number of pages

2

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: Outpost on the Wabash, 1787-1791. [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author William Knox [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient Josiah Harmar Fort Harmar [n/a]