Request for Military Appointment
Document 1787Henry Knox is responding to Winthrop Sargent's letter requesting an office. He is offering the possibility that Sargent be appointed to the Office of the Inspector of the Troops; but that the election will be dependent upon Congress. He also mentioned Sargent's desire to remain with the Massachusetts line. Described role and duties of the officer.
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Translated letter (implies transcription)
Description
Henry Knox is responding to Winthrop Sargent's letter requesting an office. He is offering the possibility that Sargent be appointed to the Office of the Inspector of the Troops; but that the election will be dependent upon Congress. He also mentioned Sargent's desire to remain with the Massachusetts line. Described role and duties of the officer.
Date
01/10/1787
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1787011000001
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Notable persons
Winthrop Sargent
Henry Knox
artillery officers
engineers
North
Inspector of the Troops
Congress
engineer
artillerist
artillery officers
troops
Massachusetts line
major
troops
Notable locations
New York
War Department
Massachusetts
Notable items
legionary corps
Massachusetts Line
Captaincy of Artillery
Congress
appointment
promotion