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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Hull

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05470 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 20 May 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Marked "Private." From a prior meeting, Knox assured President Washington that Hull would accept his military appointment, and in this letter, discusses directly with Hull whether he will accept or decline. Also mentions General [John] Brooks's recent decision to decline the appointment.

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

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