Offer of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army
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Type
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Title
Offer of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army
Description
Knox makes offer of position of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army on the pay and emoluments of Lieutenant Colonel. Notes that Colonel Sargent has declined. Law does not authorize rank, but believes this will be rectified next session of Congress. If accepts position, repair to city as soon as may be. In case of declining, asks that Fish make no mention of the offer.
year created
1792
month created
08
day created
29
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Marked Private
notable person/group
Nicholas Fish
Henry Knox
adjutant general
inspector of the western army
lieutenant colonel
Colonel Sargent
militia
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
appointment
pay
emoluments
law
rank
Session of Congress
notable phrase
I pray your prompt and explicit answer
document number
1792082900001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | DCD05 (2 pages) | Collection: Northwest Territory Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Nicholas Fish | [unknown] | [n/a] |