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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05392 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 |
| Title | Anthony Wayne to Henry Knox declining a military appointment |
| Date | 1 April 1792 |
| Author | Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Has read and considered Knox's recent letter and is proud that he and the President think highly of his abilities. However, must decline Knox's offer of an appointment, apparently because he feels he would find "committing [his] military character" to events "which [he] can not direct" exceedingly difficult. Plans to obtain a civilian post instead. Thanks Knox and the President profusely. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General President Military History Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Anthony Wayne would later accept a position at the head of the military forces in the Northwest Territories. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |