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From Genl. Knox-Sec of War War Department April 12th, 1792

Sir

       The President of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the Senate has appointed you Major General, and of course commanding officer of the troops [unknown addition] of the United States.
       You will please immediately to [unknown] your acceptance or non acceptance of this appointment. 
       In order that you may judge of the pay [unknown] imoluments [emoluments] for the Commisioned and non commisioned officers [unknown] in the service of the United States. I enclose [for] you the act of congressrelative to the military establishment.
       In case of your acceptance, you will please to file the oath of office as prescribed by law.

       I am Sir,
       Your humble servant,
       Knox