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Eustis, William, 1753-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05154 Author/Creator: Eustis, William, 1753-1825 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 September 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Has not been able to come up with a surgeon to recommend for the 2nd regiment, as Knox requested. Relates that he heard that a Dr. Hewins of Stoughton is the only person who expressed interest in the position. Claims "Young gentlemen, just emerged from study, I am persuaded are not qualified for this, which I consider an important & very responsible, situation. The pay & emoluments are not an inducement to men of established reputation to leave their practice." Believes a Mr. Carmichael is well respected by the officers, noting "Indeed so far as my observation extends, the present establishment will not command a man from N. England worthy to supercede him." Writes, "you must be sensible, Sir, that interest alone is the leading principle in this war & no man will engage in the service who can do better at home."

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

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