Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796 to Henry Knox

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GLC02437.05392
GLC#
GLC02437.05392-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
April 1, 1792
Author/Creator
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.4 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Has read and considered Knox's recent letter and is proud that he and the President think highly of his abilities. However, must decline Knox's offer of an appointment, apparently because he feels he would find "committing [his] military character" to events "which [he] can not direct" exceedingly difficult. Plans to obtain a civilian post instead. Thanks Knox and the President profusely.

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