Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to [Samuel Cooper Johonnot]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10214 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 5 November 1788 Pagination: 2 p. ; 37.5 x 22.8 cm. Order a Copy
Writes in reply to a letter sent requesting assistance in obtaining a commission in the United States Army. States that "at present all vacancies are filled by the States..." and says it is unlikely more troops will be raised unless an Indian war breaks out. Adds that "the troops in service will of course in a year or two be modified agreably to the powers of the new government..." Watermarked "C Taylor." Recipient inferred from content of this document and GLC02437.04014.
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