Exercise of Your Highest Exertions
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Exercise of Your Highest Exertions
Description
Knox reminds Hodgdon of his many important responsiblities during the upcoming campaign and stresses that Hodgdon's future reputation depends on his performance as Quartermaster to an army of great activity in a wilderness.
year created
1791
month created
05
day created
01
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Henry Knox
army
artillery
paymaster
notable location
War Office
Fort Pitt
the Ohio
Kentucky
notable item/thing
Quartermaster and Ordnance Departments
horses for the cavalry
boats for the transportation of the troops
military stores
pack horses for the campaign
baggage
hospital stores
your accounts
your reputation
notable phrase
The important station in which you are placed,of Quartermaster to an army destined to great activity in a wilderness, will call for the exercise of your highest exertions, and all your talents for resource.
document number
1791050100100
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | [unknown] | [n/a] |