McLance solicits a federal appointment from Knox
Document 1789Letter, asks for military appointment.
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Savannah June 19th 1789
[3K.K-55]
Capt [David McLane?]
[To Secretary?]
I have an inclination, once more to become a Soldier, should there be a respectable military establishment. I shall be glad of a commission either in the Artillery Horse or Foot. I left the Army with the rank of 2d Lieutenant & shall be glad to enter it again with a respectable appointment —
I am your Honors Obedient
Very Humble Servant.
Danl McLane
The Honble [Henry Knox?] Esquire
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for military appointment.
Date
06/19/1789
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Savannah
Repository
Collection
Document number
1789061940001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
David McLane
Notable locations
Savannah
Notable items
inclination once more to become a soldier
respectable military establishment
artillery, horse or foot
left the army with the rank of a captain
respectable appointment