Regarding Appointment to Command Battalion of Levies
Document 1791Jackson reports that Secretary of War wished to be informed of Rawling's intentions relative to appointment to command battalion of levies. President of United States General George Washington requests a response to General Knox.
W Jackson 1781 [stamped at bottom of page is following] NOTICEThis material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code)MS 139949737THIS COPY [undecipherable] REFERENCE NOT TO BE [undecipherable] OR PUBLISHED WITHOUT [undecipherable] [undecipherable] DIVISION MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY 201 W. Monument St., Baltimore, MD 21201 MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY George Town, March 30th 1791 Sir, As it is of importance to the public service that the Secretary of War should be informed as soon as possible of your determination relative to your appointment to command the battalion of Levies– The President of the United States requests that you will signify your decision to General Knox immediately on the receipt of this letter. I am, very respectfullySir, your most obedient servantW Jackson
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