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- GLC#
- GLC02437.05451-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 6 May 1792
- Author/Creator
- Williams, Otho Holland, 1749-1794
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.2 cm, Width: 17.8 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Thanks him for his letter, and is flattered to learn that Knox believes the President thinks highly of him. However, does not think he can accept a command in the army at this time. Cites his ill health and his desire to remain with his family. Asks that he not have to officially decline the offer, under the present circumstances, and hopes to be able to serve his country again under different circumstances. Marked "private."
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