Knox replies to Doughty's decision to decline command
Document 1791Letter, discusses Doughty declining appointment.
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[C Major Doughty
By [undecipherable] March 1791]
Philadelphia 25 March 1791
Dear Doughty
Your declining the appointment of
[Colonel] Commandant [strikethrough: has been] mentioned
me extremely — I sincerely hope you will
not agree [with] the [step?] you have taken —
[undecipherable] at any rate I have
not agree [undecipherable]
I am sorry that it is not
compatible with the arrange— for
you to enjoy the pay and emoluments
of a Major of Artillery after the [undecipherable] fill
the day of Major Seagrove's appointment
As to your uncerpay and emoluments
in that day, they will be paid to
your order —
Wishing you entire
prosperity I am Dear
Sir Your affectionate
friend H Knox
Major Doughty
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, discusses Doughty declining appointment.
Date
03/27/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1791032700001
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Doughty
Henry Knox
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
your declining the appointment of Lt. Colonel Commandant has mortified me extremely
I am sorry that it is uncompatible
pay and emoluments of Major of Artillery
they will be paid to your order