Knox replies to an application for a military commission
Item
Type
Draft Letter
Title
Knox replies to an application for a military commission
Description
Draft Letter, discusses chances of obtaining a commission in the army
short description
DrLtr, dis chance of commission in Army
year created
1788
month created
11
day created
05
author
sent from location
Boston
in collection
in image
author note
Henry Knox
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Mr. Johonnot
notable location
Boston
Europe
notable item/thing
beg pardon for postponing, answer, several subjects on which you did me the honor to request my opinion, wish is to obtain an ensigncy in the army of the United States as soon as possible, at present all vacencies are filled, agreeable to the existing confederation, troops will be raised under the new constitution, troops in service, in a year or two be modified agreable to the prowers of the new government, may reasonably be expected, would be gratified in his request, commission, militia officers, to go to Europe for the purpose of perfecting, profession, probable that some regulation, will be framed so as, render the measure as impractical as possible, if you should not obtain the commission, obtain proper recommendations.
document number
1788110500001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | AJB07 (4 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 23 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | Boston | [n/a] |