[Col. Sargent from Secd. Knox] War Department 12^th May 1792 Sir. I have the honor to enclose you your commission as Adjutant general. By some omission in the Military act passed the 5^th of March last, in your appointment the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, originally intended, is left out. You may be assured that this error Shall be rectified at the next meeting of Congress. I am Sir, with great esteem y^r very humble Serv^t HK Col. Winthrop Sargent Adj. General