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Henry Knox to John Trumbull on the Society of the Cincinnati, 5 July 1783
Author: Henry KnoxJohn Trumbull to Henry Knox Discussing Joining the Society of the Cincinnati, 20 June 1783
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The brother of George Washington's secretary Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., and the celebrated painter of 'The Battle of Bunker Hill' and 'The Declaration of Independence', expresses his regret on failing to meet the three years' service required to join the Society of the Cincinnati, but hopes that he might possibly be considered as an applicant anyway. Also writes in praise of the society and asks that, if he is admitted, he may have his brother sign on his behalf. Place was added in another hand and at a later date.
Constitution of the Society of the Cincinnati, Approximately 19 June 1783
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Knox's copy of the Constitution of the Society of the Cincinnati. Knox has docketed on the first page saying Cincinnati Constitution of &c. This document consists of the minutes of the 10 May 1783 meeting regarding proposals to establish the Society of the Cincinnati (p.1), minutes of the meeting of 13 May 1783, during which the constitution was accepted (p.1), the constitution (titled The Institution of the Society of the Cincinnati) (pp. 2-9) which is clerically signed for Baron von Steuben, and the minutes of the 19 June 1783 meeting. Also includes a transcript of a 3 June 1783 letter (in French) from the Chevalier de la Luzerne accepting the constitution on behalf of himself and fellow French officers, a description of the design of the Society's medal, and a transcript of a 10 June 1783 letter from Major [Charles] L'Enfant regarding that design (pp. 10-13). Primarily written in the hand of John Trumbull, with some passages by another unidentified individual. Pages bound together with string. Written from the Cantonment of the American Army on Hudson's River.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Society of the Cincinnati, 8 June 1783
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Discusses sending out notices for the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions setting up to vote for officer positions.
Henry Knox to the Vicomte de Noailles about Victory in the War and the Society of the Cincinnati, 16 June 1783
Author: Henry KnoxHenry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Society of the Cincinnati, 21 May 1783
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Discusses the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions a proposed constitution, which is not included. States that [t]he intention [for creating the society] is pure, and uncorrupted by any sinister design - The sole objects the union of the states as far as the humble influence of the officers may extend - and to erect some lonly [sic] shelter for the unfortunate, against the storms and tempests of poverty... Minor text loss on the right hand side of page two.
Henry Knox to John Conrad Zollickoffer Regarding Foreign Members of the Society of the Cincinnati, 19 July 1791
Author: Henry KnoxCopy of Knox's Draft on the Formation of the Society of the Cincinnati, Approximately 15 April 1783
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Later copy of GLC02437.02090, which is the original. This copy is easier to read than the original. Says the Society was created to perpetuate the remembrance of this great event [victory in the Revolution], as the mutual friendships which have been formed under the pressure of common danger, and in numerous instances cemented by the blood of the parties. One of its goals is to preserve inviolate those exalted rights and liberties of human nature, for which they have fought and bled, and without which the high rank of rational being is a curse, instead of a blessing. Says they will promote the Union between the states. Says the General Society will be divided into state groups and then county groups. The general society will meet every three years, the state society every year, and the county societies every three months. Goes on to describe the administrative make-up of the various societies.
Henry Knox to Charles Henri D'Estaing about the Society of Cincinnati, 25 July 1787
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Discusses the application of the Marquis de Bouille to the Society of the Cincinnati. Also asks the Count d'Estaing for a list of the officers in the French Navy who are members of the Society; would like to use this list to fill out diplomas for those members. Mentions that the president General [Washington] is too busy at the [Constitutional] Convention to perform this service. Finally, thanks the Count for submitting Ideas on the Association of the Cincinnati which the Count wrote in 1784 (see GLC02437.03027). Is not sure the Society will decide to adopt any of the recommendations in the memorial, but reports that the General Society will take the issue up in their next meeting.
Henry Knox to Baron Von Steuben, 19 May 1783
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Discusses enclosed copies of a document [not present] regarding the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and asks von Steuben to forward them to the officers.