Knox advises Sargent to be more subtle in performance of his duties
Document 1792Letter, discusses appointment to Adjutant General; discusses raising of the army; Knox asks Sargent not to be so abrasive in his new position.
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[Instructs to Ingr—
21 Aprs 1793—]
Type
Letter, Type Undetermined
Description
Letter, discusses appointment to Adjutant General; discusses raising of the army; Knox asks Sargent not to be so abrasive in his new position.
Date
04/21/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1792042100601
Page start
1
Notable persons
Winthrop Sargent
Henry Knox
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
levy officers have in many instances complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office
cause for severity
affection of a brother
politeness and softness of manner which no gentleman on the continent can better exhibit
fairer prospects of military elevation
communications from time to time of the most confidential nature
army raising
private
thank you for you two favors
transmit you the notification of your appointment to the office of adjutant and inspector general
contributed my endeavors to obtain this appointment from a deep conviction that the public will derive the most solid and beneficial aid from your
derive honor from the office
wanting in the duties of friendship and sincerity were I to tell you that it is a popular appointment