Regarding Henry Knox's appointment as Secretary of War, and the matter of salary
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Title
Regarding Henry Knox's appointment as Secretary of War, and the matter of salary
Description
George Partridge sends to Henry Knox a letter informing him of his appointment by Congress to Secretary of the War Department and he asks Knox not to decline the position based on inadequate salary.
year created
1785
month created
03
day created
08
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
content note
Letters of Delegates to Congress by Smith
notable person/group
Henry Knox
George Partridge
George Partridge
Mr. Gerry
Congress
Secretary in the War Department
notable location
New York
New York
Boston
Newport
United States
notable item/thing
Salary
2450 Dollars
Election
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This day Congress made choice of you to be their Secretary in the War Department, but it is rather doubtful with some of your friends whither you will accept on account of the difficiency of Salary, which now stands at only 2450 Dollars: however I hope you do not decline meerly on that Score...
document number
1785030853500
number of pages
1
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Partridge | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |