Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War and His Disappointment at the Low Salary, 10 March 1785

Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War and His Disappointment at the Low Salary, 10 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons.