Appeal for higher rank
Document 1792William Sargent informs Secretary Knox that his duties as the adjutant general cannot be performed without more rank.
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Type
Letter, Type Undetermined
Description
William Sargent informs Secretary Knox that his duties as the adjutant general cannot be performed without more rank.
Date
05/17/1792
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1792051740101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Sargent Winthrop
General Wagner
Arthur St. Clair
Notable locations
Cincinnati
Notable items
regard to the public interest as well as motives of friendship
strong governmental reasons
deserved the notice and friendship of the secretary at war
[secretary of war]
direction of the commanding general
organized the force of strong habit
introduce a new system of discipline
render the army efficient against the enemy
prostrate subordination
appeal to the sword
coercion and frequent arrests
require more than one campaign
public interests might suffer
officer of distinction in this country
endowed with rank
ambition that all my conduct should stand fair to you
levy officers
inspection of my general volumes
negligence
military improprieties
misconduct of the army
gratified by your friendly private letter
merit and possess your approbation and affections has been among my first and most ardent wishes since I have had the honor of being known to you
anxiously desirous of service for the war in this country
important duties
honour and fidelity be discharged without high rank in th army
presented to the troops under the favourable impression of possessing the full confidence and esteem of the commanding general