Letter from the Secretary at War regarding military appointments Type Letterbook Title Letter from the Secretary at War regarding military appointments Description Henry Knox informs an unidentified recipient that veteran officers have preference in selections for military appointment. year created 1791 month created 04 day created 29 author Henry Knox sent from location War Department in collection McClung Historical Collection in image CXA02 notable person/group Henry Knox Lieutenant Sherman Roger Sherman notable location War Department document number 1791042900001 page start 1 number of pages 2 Layout Sort Position Last edited Last completed Last approved Ascending Descending Sort Filter No filter Is edited Is not edited Is completed Is not completed Is approved Is not approved Filter Show original titles of 1 1–2 of 2 Page Last transcribed Status #1 1791/CXA02_1.jpg Transcribe October 27, 2021 at 10:09:38 AM In progress #2 1791/CXA02_2.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #1 1791/CXA02_1.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed October 27, 2021 at 10:09:38 AM Status In progress #2 1791/CXA02_2.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New