Higginson solicits an appointment from Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Higginson solicits an appointment from Knox
Description
Letter, asks for military appointment.
short description
Ltr, ask military appointment.
year created
1790
month created
03
day created
17
author
sent from location
Boston
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Stephen Higginson
Gen. Jackson
John [Higginson]
notable location
Boston
notable item/thing
ensign
desirous of again embracing a military life
now in good business
having the command of a ship
sale of her cargo each voy. [voyage]
my eldest son John who was enrolled in the Corps
employment of a soldier
first opening to change his situation
being a Captain in the Army
eminent & wealthy merchant
strong impression on his mind
raise any new troops
time of life
congratulate you upon the progress of the general government
document number
1790031740001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AJP07 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 25, P: 180 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Stephen Higginson | Boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |