Knox attempts to get Willet to reconsider promotion
Item
Type
Autograph Letter
Title
Knox attempts to get Willet to reconsider promotion
Description
letter, discusses declining commisssion of Brigadier General; discusses Indian council. Knox assures Willet that the position of Brigadier General will entail little personal hazard.
short description
Ltr, dis declining commission.
year created
1792
month created
04
day created
18
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
document is written in the hand of Knox
notable person/group
M Willet
Henry Knox
Capt. Hendricks
notable location
Miami Village
United States
notable item/thing
character intelligence
present at that council on behalf of the US
unfold in terms what the indians will comprehend
civilization
find a suitable character
assure you that there will be but little personal hazard
most liberally compensated
indians
great council at the Miami village
right to be perfect master of your own conduct
President of the United States
read your leter of declining the acceptance of the commission of Brigadier General.
document number
1792041800101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (8 pages) | AKJ10 (8 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | R: 31, P: 47 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Marinus Willett | [unknown] | [n/a] |