Letter from the Secretary at War
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Secretary at War
Description
Henry Knox congratulates William Hull on the triumph of reason over passion.
Also consoles Hull by stating the following: "no person acquainted with you could harbor for a moment an opinion that you were the author."
Also consoles Hull by stating the following: "no person acquainted with you could harbor for a moment an opinion that you were the author."
short description
Letter from the Secretary at War
year created
1791
month created
06
day created
19
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
sent to location
Newton, near Boston
in collection
in image
notable person/group
William Hull
Henry Knox
Brigadier General William Hull
notable location
Newton
Boston
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
perilous conflict
congratulate
document number
1791061900001
page start
1
transcription
[upper right corner]
Genl Knox [undecipherable]29th June 1791
20 IV [stamped]
FREE [stamped]
Brigr General William HullNewtonnear Boston
HKnox
Philadelphia 19th June 1791
My dear sir
I received your two favors after your return. But my divided [undecipherable] between Town and Country has [undecipherable] prevented my answering them. Your reason has surmounted your [undecipherable] [for] fame. You have reaso cause to congratulate yourself on your triumph. With this experience you may with confidence [supreme] encounter perilous conflicts from which others who have been untried ought to return.
I [undecipherable] but approve your decision-- As to the [undecipherable]
trifling affair of the publication, never think of it more--no person acquainted with you could harbour for moment an opinion you were the author.
Present me respectfully to Mrs. Hull and believe me
Yours sincerely
HKnox
Brigdr Genl Wm. Hull
Genl Knox [undecipherable]29th June 1791
20 IV [stamped]
FREE [stamped]
Brigr General William HullNewtonnear Boston
HKnox
Philadelphia 19th June 1791
My dear sir
I received your two favors after your return. But my divided [undecipherable] between Town and Country has [undecipherable] prevented my answering them. Your reason has surmounted your [undecipherable] [for] fame. You have reaso cause to congratulate yourself on your triumph. With this experience you may with confidence [supreme] encounter perilous conflicts from which others who have been untried ought to return.
I [undecipherable] but approve your decision-- As to the [undecipherable]
trifling affair of the publication, never think of it more--no person acquainted with you could harbour for moment an opinion you were the author.
Present me respectfully to Mrs. Hull and believe me
Yours sincerely
HKnox
Brigdr Genl Wm. Hull
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | BUA02 (3 pages) | Collection: Misc Mss 'k' | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Hull | Newton, near Boston | [n/a] |