To George Washington from Henry Knox, 31 July 1782
New. Windsor 31 July 1782.
Sir
The General officers who were directed by your Excellency to view the most proper place on West point, to erect a magazine, desired me to report, That it is their opinion that the hollow, west of Fort Clinton, under all circumstances, is the best place for that purpose. I have the honor to be sir with the greatest Respect Your Excellencys most obedient Servant
H. Knox
DLC: Papers of George Washington.