Reluctantly Accepting a Commission as Brigadier General
Document 1792With reluctance, Israel Putnam informs Knox that he will accept his appointment as a brigadier general despite concerns regarding his advanced age, his health, and his family. He insists that the appointment be temporary and that he be able to retain his current position in the civil department.
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With reluctance, Israel Putnam informs Knox that he will accept his appointment as a brigadier general despite concerns regarding his advanced age, his health, and his family. He insists that the appointment be temporary and that he be able to retain his current position in the civil department.
Date
05/07/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1792050740000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Rufus Putnam
President [Washington]
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
advice and consent of the Senate
military line
private affairs
situation of my family
advanced age
state of health
honor of this appointment
duties of a soldier
temporary appointment
civil department