Download or read book Henry Knox to Charles Thomson Accepting the Appointment of Secretary at War, 17 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: Knox writes to Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Accepts the appointment of Secretary at War: I have the most grateful sentiments to Congress for this distinguishing mark of their confidence, and I shall according to the best of my abilities attempt to execute the duties of the office. I shall have a perfect reliance upon a candid interpretation of my actions, and I shall hope that application to business, and propriety of intention, may in a degree excuse a deficiency of talents. Plans to be at New York by 12 April 1785.