Knox advises Sargent to be more subtle in performance of his duties
Item
Type
Letter, Type Undetermined
Title
Knox advises Sargent to be more subtle in performance of his duties
Description
Letter, discusses appointment to Adjutant General; discusses raising of the army; Knox asks Sargent not to be so abrasive in his new position.
short description
Ltr, dis Adjutant General appointment.
year created
1792
month created
04
day created
21
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Winthrop Sargent
Henry Knox
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
levy officers have in many instances complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office
cause for severity
affection of a brother
politeness and softness of manner which no gentleman on the continent can better exhibit
fairer prospects of military elevation
communications from time to time of the most confidential nature
army raising
private
thank you for you two favors
transmit you the notification of your appointment to the office of adjutant and inspector general
contributed my endeavors to obtain this appointment from a deep conviction that the public will derive the most solid and beneficial aid from your services
derive honor from the office
wanting in the duties of friendship and sincerity were I to tell you that it is a popular appointment
document number
1792042100601
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AKJ13 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | R: 31, P: 50 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Winthrop Sargent | [unknown] | [n/a] |