Knox's Terms for Appointment as Secretary of War
Item
Type
Letter
Title
Knox's Terms for Appointment as Secretary of War
Description
From West Point, New York, Henry Knox sends to George Washington a letter indicating the terms under which he'd be willing to accept a future appointment. Asks that pay be equivalent to that of Major General. If Congress is willing to make an offer, Knox will accept, on the above terms. Will soon depart for Boston. Expresses affection and gratitude to Washington.
year created
1784
month created
01
day created
03
author
sent from location
West Point
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
George Washington
Henry Knox
congress
secretary at war
master of ordnance
Mrs. Knox
family
notable location
West Point
Boston
New York
notable item/thing
Supreme Being
expenses
pay
emoluments
notable phrase
It appears to me, and I hope I fairly estimate the expenses and trouble, that the pay and emoluments of a major general in a separate department free of any encumbrances would not be an unreasonable appointment.
document number
1784010390000
number of pages
1
Item sets
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Life of Henry Knox | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | West Point | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |