Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Hull
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03493 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1787 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Discusses Hull's relative rank in the corps of troops directed to be raised in Massachusetts. He hopes circumstances do not lead Hull to leave the service. Mentions that he would be sorry to see Major [William] North resign. In a postscript states it was his intention to get Congress to alter the titles of field officers but has not had an opportunity yet. Noted as "private" in the upper left corner.
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