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Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05318 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 12, 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Marked "Private, Personal & Confidential." Provides his opinion that [Winthrop] Sargent should be kept on as Adjutant General, but only if the appointment is sanctioned with a rank. Discusses his merits as an officer in that position. Declares that he is making these observations without Sargent's knowledge. Provides some information on Fort Jefferson. Asks for news of Knox's wife and sends his respects.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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