Turning down the position of Inspector General
Document 1799Politely turns down the United States' offer to make him Inspector General of the Artillery, explaining that he already has too many engagements and obligations. Concludes, however, by stating his intention to make a visit to America, his native country.
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Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Description
Politely turns down the United States' offer to make him Inspector General of the Artillery, explaining that he already has too many engagements and obligations. Concludes, however, by stating his intention to make a visit to America, his native country.
Date
09/12/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Brompton
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799091290201
Page start
5
Note
Enclosed in King to McHenry, 09/28/1799.
Notable persons
Rufus King
Count Rumford
[Benjamin Thompson]
[Inspector General]
Notable locations
Brompton
Atlantic
Notable items
Service
engagements
obligations
time