Autograph Letter / Autograph Document Signed

Frustration with Board of Treasury

The "imbecillity" of the Treasury prevented the payment of the warrant made out in North's favor. Applauded North for his service to the public.

Knox expresses his frustration at being unable to pay Major North

1786

06

27

War Office

William North

Henry Knox

inspector of the troops in service of the United States

inspector

general

public

War Office

warrant

pay

payment

ineptitude

incompetency

service

respect

favor

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From Gen Knox
To Major North
1876
145
War Office 27 June 1786
Sir
While I lament the imbecillity of the treasury of the united states which prevents the payment of my warrant in your favor, I respect your zeal which induces you to perform an expensive tour of duty, without any assistance from the public.
The dispatches for the Ohio and also your orders. Shall be ready to be delivered to you this evening --
I am Sir
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant
HKnox
Major North
Inspector of the troops in Service
of the United States.
[editor's note: document contains undecipherable numeric margin notes]