Enclosed Appointment
Document 1792Due to the refusal of another officer, Knox enclosed the appointment of Capt. William Preston which Knox requested Moore give to him.
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War department
June 23 1792.
Sir,
Captain William Doother having declined, I have the honor to solicit your appointment for Captain William Paxton which I request you to advise him —
I am
Sir
with great esteem
Your most obt Servant
[signature]
[address]: Nobl: Sm— . . .
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Due to the refusal of another officer, Knox enclosed the appointment of Capt. William Preston which Knox requested Moore give to him.
Date
06/28/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1792062800101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Andrew Moore
Henry Knox
captain
William Preston
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
appointment