From George Washington to Henry Knox, 5 September 1781
5th Sep. 1781
Dr Sir
Be so good as to commit the Box & Map herewith sent to some person in whom you can confide—to go by water to Christiana.
Present my Compliments to Mrs Knox, & repeat to her my wishes that she would spend her time at Mount Vernon—if it is convenient & agreeable to her to go to Virginia—I am very sincerely—Dr Sir Yr Obedt & Affecte Servt
G: Washington
MHi: Henry Knox Papers.