North, William, 1755-1836 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03528 Author/Creator: North, William, 1755-1836 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 21.3 x 17.4 cm. Order a Copy
Relates his desire to remain Inspector General instead of Major Winthrop Sargent, who was being considered. Commenting on Congress's resolve to disband the troops, he states, "The resolve of Congress has murdered more honest fellows..."
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