Author: Henry Knox
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Author: John Trumbull
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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.

Author: Society of the Cincinnati
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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.

Author: Henry Jackson
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Discusses sending out notices for the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions setting up to vote for officer positions.

Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Author: Henry Knox
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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.

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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.

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Knox's retained draft, riddled with struck text and insertions. Acknowledges receipt of applications Washington sent for admission into the Society of the Cincinnati. Comments on the Constitution at great length: In the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut, the great object of organizing the new Constitution has engrossed the attention of the people. Notes that Rhode Island's paper money system and tender laws are sufficiently characteristick of their pursuits. Refers to the Constitution, the new government, and Federalism in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia and New Jersey. Declares, Mr. John Adams will probably have the plurality of views for vice President- from his principles of government as well his professions of regard to the character universally decided on for the President- he will probably be one of the best characters for the office of vice president. Notes that his three youngest children have had the measles. In a post script, reports that Major Haskell, who is on his way to Europe, hopes to obtain a certificate of service from Washington.