Download or read book Henry Knox to Rufus King Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War, 28 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 discusses his appointment as Secretary at War. Informs King, a Continental Congressman, It is true I was fully of opinion that the salary was considerably inadequate to the honorable support of so confidential an officer, but I thought it would be injurious to the dignity of Congress to state that circumstance as an objection to my acceptance... Hopes a future Congress will consider increasing the position's allowance.