Appeal for higher rank
Item
Type
Letter, Type Undetermined
Title
Appeal for higher rank
Description
William Sargent informs Secretary Knox that his duties as the adjutant general cannot be performed without more rank.
year created
1792
month created
05
day created
17
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Sargent Winthrop
General Wagner
Arthur St. Clair
notable location
Cincinnati
notable item/thing
regard to the public interest as well as motives of friendship
strong governmental reasons
deserved the notice and friendship of the secretary at war
[secretary of war]
direction of the commanding general
organized the force of strong habit
introduce a new system of discipline
render the army efficient against the enemy
prostrate subordination
appeal to the sword
coercion and frequent arrests
require more than one campaign
public interests might suffer
officer of distinction in this country
endowed with rank
ambition that all my conduct should stand fair to you
levy officers
inspection of my general volumes
negligence
military improprieties
misconduct of the army
gratified by your friendly private letter
merit and possess your approbation and affections has been among my first and most ardent wishes since I have had the honor of being known to you
anxiously desirous of service for the war in this country
important duties
honour and fidelity be discharged without high rank in th army
presented to the troops under the favourable impression of possessing the full confidence and esteem of the commanding general
notable phrase
regard to the public interest as well as motives of friendship
strong governmental reasons
deserved the notice and friendship of the secretary at war
[secretary of war]
direction of the commanding general
organized the force of strong habit
introduce a new system of discipline
render the army efficient against the enemy
prostrate subordination
appeal to the sword
coercion and frequent arrests
require more than one campaign
public interests might suffer
officer of distinction in this country
endowed with rank
ambition that all my conduct should stand fair to you
levy officers
inspection of my general volumes
negligence
military improprieties
misconduct of the army
gratified by your friendly private letter
merit and possess your approbation and affections has been among my first and most ardent wishes since I have had the honor of being known to you
anxiously desirous of service for the war in this country
important duties
honour and fidelity be discharged without high rank in th army
presented to the troops under the favourable impression of possessing the full confidence and esteem of the commanding general
document number
1792051740101
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | AKK10 (6 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | R: 31, P: 95 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Winthrop Sargent | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |