[EXTT: 18] [3054] [767] Col. S^t Argent from Gen Knox Philadelphia 11^th of April 1792 My dear Sargent. I have received several letters, all of which give me pleasure, Excepting two wherein you seem to think that the suppression of the office of Adjutant Genl was particularly affecting upon you. Be assured that was not the intention. The supposition at the time was that the objects of the campaign had been accomplished, and the troops reduced to the establishment, the number of which certainly did not require an Adjutant General. The office is now made part of the establishment and I have no doubt of your appointment — at least I assure you of my fervent wishes and efforts to that effect. Capt Freeman will tell of the reproaches the failure of the late expedition has excited. I know not yet what impulse the recruiting Service has received. I hope for the best. The troops will, I am persuaded be better and more numerous than the last campaign. Major Shaw has again returned from China. I am as I ever Shall be, your Affectionate friend. H.K. Col Winthrop Sargent.