North, William (1755-1836) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03495 Author/Creator: North, William (1755-1836) Place Written: Castle Island, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1787 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.5 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses his resignation from his office and thanks Knox for his kindness, friendship and support.
March 18 1787
Sir,
I have had the honor of receiving your favour of Feby 28, & in consequence of your wishes have conversed with Major Sargent respecting the [Inspectorship], he will accept, if it is offered to him, & there being no doubt, at least I hope there is none, of the offers being made, I resign every pretension on this office to him, with pleasure.
I thank you, my dear General for your friendship & attention to my interests in this business, & beg you will believe that I have a dire sense of my obligation.
Colonel Jackson must have written you more fully than is in my power on every subject which you wish to be informed. I have therefore nothing to add, but that I am, with respectful attachment, Your Obednt
Humble Servant
Wm North
Castle Island 18 March.
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