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Document 1792Cited in Knox to Howe, 05/23/1792. Knox laments that Howe's success in recruiting for his company has not been greater. He approves of every severity to deserters, and discharge of the man who appeared so incorrigible.
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War department
23. May. 1792
Sir
I have received your letter of the 21. instant inclosing a Return of your Recruits —
I am sorry your Success has been no greater and — pray you to use your utmost exertions to complete your company.
I approve of every severity to deserters which is authorized by law — and also of your discharging from the Service the Man who appeared to be so incorrigible —
I am Sir
Your humble Servant
H Knox
Secy of War
[Capt. Bezaleel Howe]
Type
Cited letter or document
Description
Cited in Knox to Howe, 05/23/1792. Knox laments that Howe's success in recruiting for his company has not been greater. He approves of every severity to deserters, and discharge of the man who appeared so incorrigible.
Date
05/21/1792
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Document number
1792052140099
Note
Cited in Knox to Howe, 05/23/1792.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Bezaleel Howe