The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk

Collection Reference Number GLC02437.05380
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 
Title Henry Knox to Aaron Burr asking that Burr persuade a friend to take up a military appointment
Date 26 March 1792
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Burr, Aaron  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description 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.
Subjects Revolutionary War General  Government and Civics  President  Military History  Office Seeker  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Burr, Aaron (1756-1836)  Washington, George (1732-1799)  
Theme Government & Politics; The Presidency
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859