Acceptance of Putnam's Resignation
Document 1793Knox conveys the President's reluctant acceptance of General Putnam's resignation and thanks the general for his successful pacification of the Wabash Indians.
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Type
Typed letter
Description
Knox conveys the President's reluctant acceptance of General Putnam's resignation and thanks the general for his successful pacification of the Wabash Indians.
Date
02/15/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1793021500000
Notable persons
Rufus Putnam
Henry Knox
the President [Washington]
the Army
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
your resignation
ill health
much good to the troops
your experience as an officer
his thanks
zeal and judgement
negotiations with the Wabash Indians
general pacification