levy officers have in many instances complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office
cause for severity
affection of a brother
politeness and softness of manner which no gentleman on the continent can better exhibit
fairer prospects of military elevation
communications from time to time of the most confidential nature
army raising
private
thank you for you two favors
transmit you the notification of your appointment to the office of adjutant and inspector general
contributed my endeavors to obtain this appointment from a deep conviction that the public will derive the most solid and beneficial aid from your services
derive honor from the office
wanting in the duties of friendship and sincerity were I to tell you that it is a popular appointment