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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05427 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 |
| Title | John Brooks to Henry Knox regarding new appointments in the army |
| Date | 24 April 1792 |
| Author | Brooks, John (1752-1825) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Soldier's Pay Revolutionary War General Military History Government and Civics Finance Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Brooks, John (1752-1825) Willett, Marinus (1740-1830) |
| Place written | Medford, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Reply from Henry Knox to John Brooks regarding recent military appointments |