Merits of the Petition
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Merits of the Petition
Description
The Secretary of War requests that Howell examine his books relative to the merits of the enclosed petition and inform him of the result without delay.
short description
Request to examine books relative to a petition
year created
1790
month created
03
day created
08
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Joseph Howell
William Knox
notable location
War Office
notable item/thing
books
books of your office
petition
document number
1790030815001
page start
1
transcription
From the Honble
The Secy at War
March Feby 8' 1790
Entre,,
War Office March 8.th 1790
Sir,
The Secretary of War requests you
to examine the the books of your Office relative to the
merits of the enclosed petition, and if possible
to inform him of the result, this day.
I am Sir
Your Most Obedt.
Humble Servant
Wm Knox.
Joseph Howell Esq.
The Secy at War
March Feby 8' 1790
Entre,,
War Office March 8.th 1790
Sir,
The Secretary of War requests you
to examine the the books of your Office relative to the
merits of the enclosed petition, and if possible
to inform him of the result, this day.
I am Sir
Your Most Obedt.
Humble Servant
Wm Knox.
Joseph Howell Esq.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZKC07 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:9 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZKC07a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:9 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Knox | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Howell | [unknown] | [n/a] |