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Hull, William, 1753-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03481 Author/Creator: Hull, William, 1753-1825 Place Written: Newton, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Mentions his new appointment in the military. Discusses a dispute involving ranks of soldiers in the state of Massachusetts. Refers to a Congressional resolution appointing him the second officer in the state. Had been under the impression that the only person in the state he had to answer to was [Henry] Jackson, but would like Knox to clarify the chain of command so that he can "regulate [his] conduct accordingly." Mentions a dispute with [William] North.

Hull, William, 1753-1825
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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