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Hull, William, 1753-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05468 Author/Creator: Hull, William, 1753-1825 Place Written: Newton, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he only just received Knox's letter of 7 May. Was informed by General [John] Brooks that Brooks declined his appointment as a Brigadier General. As for his own appointment, since accepting would dramatically change his life, he hopes Knox will allow him to spend a bit more time making the decision. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Brooks, John, 1752-1825

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