[To Col. Winthrop Sargent from H. Knox] War Department April 21 1792 Sir, The President of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed you adjutant General of the Army of the United States. You will please immediately to signify your acceptance or non acceptance of this appointment. In order that you may judge of the pay, rations and emoluments for the commissioned and non commissioned officers, and privates in the Service of the United States, I enclose you the act of Congress relative to the military establishment. I am Sir your humble Servant H Knox Col. Winthrop Sargent