Knox attempts to get Willet to reconsider promotion
Document 1792letter, discusses declining commisssion of Brigadier General; discusses Indian council. Knox assures Willet that the position of Brigadier General will entail little personal hazard.
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Type
Autograph Letter
Description
letter, discusses declining commisssion of Brigadier General; discusses Indian council. Knox assures Willet that the position of Brigadier General will entail little personal hazard.
Date
04/18/1792
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1792041800101
Page start
1
Note
document is written in the hand of Knox
Notable persons
M Willet
Henry Knox
Capt. Hendricks
Notable locations
Miami Village
United States
Notable items
character intelligence
present at that council on behalf of the US
unfold in terms what the indians will comprehend
civilization
find a suitable character
assure you that there will be but little personal hazard
most liberally compensated
indians
great council at the Miami village
right to be perfect master of your own conduct
President of the United States
read your leter of declining the acceptance of the commission of Brigadier General.