Brooks requests details of promotion from Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Brooks requests details of promotion from Knox
Description
Letter, asks for info re terms of the commission of Brigadier General.
short description
Ltr, ask info re terms of commission.
year created
1792
month created
04
day created
24
author
sent from location
[Medford]
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
J Brooks
Morgan
Brooks
Willet
notable location
Medford
notable phrase
conformable to the relative rank of the appointed in the late army
by what principle is present rank to be ascertained
time will be allowed me in case of acceptance for the arrangement of my private & domestic concerns
probability of permanence
priority of rank in the late army was in my favor
state of my books
considerable time will be wanting for me to bring them to a close
degree of evidence is necessary to form an opinion of potentialities
decision my views
ultimate determination shall be forwarded
sentiment of respect & esteem
given me the arrangement of the general officers
wishes to occasion any needless delay in giving my answer
remote from the seat of government
avail myself of such information as is necessary for me to form an opinion in my own mind
liberty of delaying an answer to the official letter of the Secretary of War
mistake the point of propriety
think fit to communicate confidentially
pre-requisites to a statement of the general question of acceptance
order of appointment as exhibited in your letter
document number
1792042440001
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AKJ14 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | R: 31, P: 54 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | J Brooks | [Medford] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |