Price, William, ?-1790 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03360 Author/Creator: Price, William, ?-1790 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.5 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he has been informed by Captain [perhaps Samuel] Jefferds that Knox has recommended him to the Massachusetts State Legislature for a lieutenancy in the artillery, for which he is thankful. However, "if my accepting of a Lieutenancy should deprive me of my present Employment, I should wish to decline it." Wants to hold his rank in the Line of the Army, which he believes is a permanent appointment "so long as I behave myself upright and during your pleasure." Leaves it, however, to Knox to decide.
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