Turning down the position of Inspector General
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Turning down the position of Inspector General
Description
Politely turns down the United States' offer to make him Inspector General of the Artillery, explaining that he already has too many engagements and obligations. Concludes, however, by stating his intention to make a visit to America, his native country.
year created
1799
month created
09
day created
12
author
sent from location
Brompton
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in King to McHenry, 09/28/1799.
notable person/group
Rufus King
Count Rumford
[Benjamin Thompson]
[Inspector General]
notable location
Brompton
Atlantic
notable item/thing
Service
engagements
obligations
time
notable idea/issue
Honor
document number
1799091290201
page start
5
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (9 pages) | BRR09 (9 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 4, 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Count Rumford | Brompton | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Rufus King | [unknown] | [n/a] |