Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Brooks
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04301 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Letter signed Date: 12 April 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Letter signed by Knox as Secretary of War to Brigadier General Brooks. Informs Brooks that he has been appointed a brigadier general in the U.S. Army. Says he must write to accept or deny the rank. If he accepts the rank he must go to Philadelphia immediately. Includes a list of "pay rations and emoluments" for commissioned and non-commissioned officers as well as privates.
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