Rejection of appointment for Jacob Slough
Document 1790Knox rejects Hand's recommendation of Jacob Slough for appointment as an officer in the army.
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[Letter Genl Knox Secy at War 2 June 1790]
War Office June 2.d 1790
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 29.th ultimo recommending Mr Jacob Bough — I should be happy in promoting the views of a person so recommended, but as there will not be any Officers appointed [undecipherable] of Maryland I am precluded [undecipherable] un [undecipherable] agrees to Mr Bough's [undecipherable] to an appointment in the few troops about to be raised.
I am Sir
with great respect
your most Obedt Servt
H Knox
Secy of War
Genl Hand
Type
Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Description
Knox rejects Hand's recommendation of Jacob Slough for appointment as an officer in the army.
Date
06/02/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1790060200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Edward Hand
Henry Knox
Notable locations
War Office