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Author: John Patten
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Writes that General [Henry] Jackson informed him that several gentlemen have declined appointments in the military, so he would like to be considered. Explains his qualifications, and adds that he would prefer an appointment in the cavalry if possible.
Author: John Patten
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Writes that General [Henry] Jackson informed him that several gentlemen have declined appointments in the military, so he would like to be considered. Explains his qualifications, and adds that he would prefer an appointment in the cavalry if possible.
Author: Henry Jackson
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Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull knows him. Also recommends an [Ebenezer] Kent for an appointment. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05376) written on the same day places Jackson in Boston.
Author: Henry Knox
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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' recent decision to decline the appointment.
Author: Henry Knox
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Marked private. Received his recent letter, and apologizes that his business difficulties have prevented him from answering his questions. Comments on several issues Brooks brought up in his letter regarding new appointments of military officers, and the benefits associated with the positions (see GLC02437.05427 for Brooks' letter to Knox).
Author: Henry Knox
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Marked confidential. Writes on behalf of the President and himself to encourage Burr to use his influence to make someone (name is illegible) accept a higher post in the army.
Author: John Brooks
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Thanks Knox for his letter announcing the arrangement of the new general officers of the army. Does not feel he can provide an official opinion until he has more information about the ranks and pay scales associated with the positions, so he writes to ask Knox several questions on the subject. Among his comments about candidates, he states that he should have priority of rank over General [Marinus] Willett.
Author: William Hull
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Writes that he only just received Knox's letter of 7 May. Was informed by General [John] Brooks that Brooks declined his appointment as a Brigadier General. As for his own appointment, since accepting would dramatically change his life, he hopes Knox will allow him to spend a bit more time making the decision. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Author: Henry Knox
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Letter appointing Sargent to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General of the United States Army. Writes to appoint him to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. Has worked to get this appointment for Sargent and hopes he will derive honor from it. Feels that it is his duty as a friend to let Sargent know that this was not a popular appointment. Relates that many have complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office the last year. Adds that he knows there must have been reason for this behavior, but asks him, with the affection of a brother [.] that in the future, while obedience to every order shall be executed, that the manner of doing it, be tempered with that politeness and softness of manners, which no gentleman on the continent can better exhibit than yourself. Believes that if he fixes this problem, he will do brilliantly. Asks him to provide Knox with news of his experiences at his post.
Author: Henry Knox
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Informs Carrington that he has received his letters concerning appointments for young officers and that though they generally arrived too late, he will keep them in mind for future consideration. States that there were many more applications than positions. Speaking about the last session of Congress, he writes, The indian war, and the failure of the last expedition combined with a partial aversion to the government excited much ill humor during the last session. It was thought proper by a party, to levell some shafts at me....Parties will arise in free governments - and party prejudice is proverbally blind. Asks about the general Machine in Virginia and comments on prosperity in Pennsylvania. Discusses the New York governor's election, [John] Jay it would seem had a majority of votes - but [George] Clinton is the governor ...the essence of republicanism is done away and if a man can perpetuate himself to office by a minority. Also comments he has heard that some one in Virginia wants Clinton to run for Vice President against John Adams and wants to know if this is true.
Author: Henry Knox
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Relates that he has received dispatches from General [Josiah] Harmar. Notes that he cannot recommend Coudray directly to General Huntington for an appointment, as such a recommendation would be considered as improper the appointments [being] solely vested in the state. Expresses his hope that Coudray obtains the appointment if a vacancy arises.
