Offer of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army
Document 1792Knox makes offer of position of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army on the pay and emoluments of Lieutenant Colonel. Notes that Colonel Sargent has declined. Law does not authorize rank, but believes this will be rectified next session of Congress. If accepts position, repair to city as soon as may be. In case of declining, asks that Fish make no mention of the offer.
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[Pt. 1. letter Aug 29. 97
from Genl. Knox offering
me an Appointment —]
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Copy of document
Description
Knox makes offer of position of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army on the pay and emoluments of Lieutenant Colonel. Notes that Colonel Sargent has declined. Law does not authorize rank, but believes this will be rectified next session of Congress. If accepts position, repair to city as soon as may be. In case of declining, asks that Fish make no mention of the offer.
Date
08/29/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1792082900001
Page start
1
Note
Marked Private
Notable persons
Nicholas Fish
Henry Knox
adjutant general
inspector of the western army
lieutenant colonel
Colonel Sargent
militia
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
appointment
pay
emoluments
law
rank
Session of Congress