Request for Military Appointment
Item
Type
Translated letter (implies transcription)
Title
Request for Military Appointment
Description
Henry Knox is responding to Winthrop Sargent's letter requesting an office. He is offering the possibility that Sargent be appointed to the Office of the Inspector of the Troops; but that the election will be dependent upon Congress. He also mentioned Sargent's desire to remain with the Massachusetts line. Described role and duties of the officer.
year created
1787
month created
01
day created
10
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Winthrop Sargent
Henry Knox
artillery officers
engineers
North
Inspector of the Troops
Congress
engineer
artillerist
artillery officers
troops
Massachusetts line
major
troops
notable location
New York
War Department
Massachusetts
notable item/thing
legionary corps
Massachusetts Line
Captaincy of Artillery
Congress
appointment
promotion
notable idea/issue
appointment
promotion
election
rank
acceptance
role
duties
document number
1787011000001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | JCA08 (0 pages) | Collection: Winthrop Sargent Papers | B:1, F=1, one folder |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Winthrop Sargent | [unknown] | [n/a] |