George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Position of Secretary at War [Copy], 23 October 1783

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  • Author : George Washington
  • Release Date : 1783
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George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Position of Secretary at War [Copy], 23 October 1783 by George Washington PDF Summary

Book Description: Mentions the return of General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes the transition to a peacetime military establishment will commence without further delay. Does not think Congress intends to abolish the Office of Secretary at War (which Lincoln held from 1781-1783). Notes that Lincoln has helped devise a plan for making the office more economical. Intends to recommend Knox for the position of Secretary at War if Knox wishes. Comments that many members of Congress object to the terms of the peace establishment. Lincoln and Washington disagree on predicted expenses the office of Secretary at War will incur. Docketed in Knox's hand. For a duplicate of this letter, but with the addition of Washington's excerpt of a report from a congressional committee regarding the emoluments of the office of Secretary at War, see GLC02437.09403.

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