Jonathan Williams
24 documents
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Williams recommends Newman to Knox
08/17/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends Samuel Newman.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Williams discusses appointments with Knox
09/10/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses recommendation to appointment.
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Jonathan Williams recommends an officer to Knox for appointment
04/22/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for government appointment for Capt Ale.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Williams writes Knox from London regarding international affairs
05/05/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes Spanish aggression towards England on American coast; mentions neutral state; discusses trade competition.
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Williams writes Knox from London
01/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedJonathan William writes Henry Knox from London to discuss the French Revolution. William believes the the French Revolution is a just war for freedom which continues the American tradition of liberty, …
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Enclosed Extract of a Letter from Kentucky
09/14/1791 Letter SignedWilliams encloses an extract of a letter from Kentucky. He is uncertain if or when his letter will reach its desitation. Williams is on his way home and hopes to see the recipient in October.
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Williams writes to Knox about Yellow Fever
10/05/1793 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses yellow fever.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Williams informs Knox of fever
09/18/1793 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, advises that army clothing is believed to be the vector of a malignant fever which has produced fatalities.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Public service and naval power
04/02/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Secretary of War, discussing the building of a frigate and the functions of a Naval Department.
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Barrels Belong to the Philosophical Society
10/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams notes that the three barrels from General Wilkinson belong to the Philsophical Society and should be sent on to Mr. Peal's museum.
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Responding to the Hissings of Calumny, Etc.
07/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams discusses his translation, the imminent printing of the tables, and the essay on military fireworks. He thanks Hamilton for understanding a situation similar to one Hamilton endured. His …
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Recommendation of William Adams
03/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Adams is a gun stock maker who has arrived from Ireland and has been employed for six months as a carpenter. Since he appears to be a very industrious and deserving young man. Williams …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Names Mentioned for Expresses
03/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedOf all the gentlemen likely to provide proper names for expresses, perhaps Captain Singer of the Mississippi troop is the best.
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Submission of Remaining Unspent Funds Upon Retirement as Purveyor
05/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySubmits to the War Department Accountant's Office the balance of the U.S. funds in his possession, now that his term as provisional Purveyor of Public Supplies has ended.
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Request for Instructions Regarding the Replacement of Provisional Purveyor With Permanent One
05/17/1800 LetterbookMentions reading in newspapers that Israel Whelen has been appointed Purveyor of Public Supplies; as Williams has been acting provisionally in this post, but Whelen has not yet received his …
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Request for Instructions Regarding the Replacement of Provisional Purveyor With Permanent One
05/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyMentions reading in newspapers that Israel Whelen has been appointed Purveyor of Public Supplies; as Williams has been acting provisionally in this post, but Whelen has not yet received his …
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Payment for Expenses Related to Expedition
01/21/1800 Letter SignedWilliams is retiring and requested Simmons submit balance due Williams for "the Expedition" to the Secretary of War for his approval.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94) -
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Letter from the Purveyor of Public Supplies
05/14/1800 DocumentLetter from Jonathan Williams, interim Purveyor of the Public Supplies, to James McHenry, Secretary of War. Image not available.
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Letter from the Purveyor of Public Supplies
03/06/1800 Cited letter or documentLetter from Jonathan Williams, interim Purveyor of Public Supplies, to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Image not available.
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Letter Citation
03/01/1800 Cited letter or documentCited in Simmons to Williams, 03/01/1800.
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I Will Continue My Duties as long as the Service Requires
05/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams expresses his gratitude for the honorable testimony respecting his character communicated by the President of the United States [Adams] and pledges to continue his duties as long as the …
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Discussion of Purchases of Clothing & Medicine for the Army
05/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of McHenry's reply concerning funds with which to buy cloth for and make soldiers' clothing; goes over some particulars of the proposed purchase (mentioning the "cheapest" …
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Discussion of Funds Needed to Fill Request for Army Shirts
05/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of order to have 12,000 army shirts made available as quickly as possible. Discusses the varying prices of different types of linen, and where they might be procured; asks for an …
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