Henry Knox To Edward Rutledge Requesting More Supporting Evidence In Favor Of Nathanael Greene 12 March 1790

Refers to Rutledge's correspondence from December 1789 related to the estate of the late General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.04448). Has gathered evidence to place a petition before Congress regarding Greene's debt, and requests additional documents from Rutledge, who was co-executor of Greene's estate. Seeks affidavits from General [Anthony] Wayne and Judge [Nathaniel] Pendleton, noting that he received Edward Carrington's affidavit (GLC02437.04498). Writes, The main object of the petition is that as the said debts were contracted for the public benefit, that the public should immediately assume the payment of them. Thinks that the committee will agree, but wants nonetheless to present the best case possible.