King, Rufus (1755-1827) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06115 Author/Creator: King, Rufus (1755-1827) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.4 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the meeting they had last night regarding appointing a brigade general to command the troops in Georgia. Notes it is his opinion to keep the position open until they decide to raise additional troops in Georgia.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
[draft]
Philadelphia 9 June 1794
Dear Sir
I have reflected on what passed between us yesterday relative to the appointment of a Brig. General to command the Troops in Georgia - had we succeeded in authorizing the raising of an additional Regiment, it would have been adviseable to have made the appointment; that measure having failed I think I see strong reasons which recommend the keeping the Office open -
Among the characters whom you named I decide in [Gunn's?] favor, and should have no objection to appoint him at the next session - [2] Unless therefore the affairs of Georgia assume a more formidable appearance than is hoped will be the Case - I could wish the Office to remain open -
Yrs &c
Rufus King
Gen Knox
[address leaf]
General Knox
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