Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
617 documents

Federal Appointment
05/11/1789 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Barrett solicits information regarding federal appointments from Knox. Mentioned losing his property to misfortune, and argues that he must provide for his family.
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Fales discusses land sales with Knox
04/03/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions fortifications; discusses Thomaston petition; discusses land sales.
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Extract of a letter to Major Sargent
11/09/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesLetter, advises regarding troops at Marietta; mentions French Revolution.
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Employees of War Office provide receipt for half pay to Secretary at War
07/20/1789 Document SignedPayment Warrant for War Office Salaries. War Office employees acknowledge receiving half pay for April, May and June 1789.
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Doughty introduces Allison to Knox
07/02/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends bearer.
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Condy solicits a federal appointment from Knox
05/21/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment in Federal Government.
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Colonel Proctor solicits information from Knox on appointments
08/06/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for Ordnance appointment.
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Cockle solicits federal appointment from Knox
08/12/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for federal appointment; discusses Revolutionary War.
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Cockle replies to Knox's letter informing of no vacancies
08/14/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses application for appointment.
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Certificate of employment for Vandenbrock
08/10/1789 Autograph Document SignedCurtenius certifies the employment of Vandenbrock to Knox.
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Carrington solicits a recommendation from Knox
02/18/1789 LetterLetter, asks for recommendation re appointment.
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Carrington discusses international politics with Knox
10/25/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Judicial appointment; discusses French Revolution; mentions Revolutions in Denmark and Sweden.
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Carrington declines Knox's invitation to New York
07/01/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, declines invitation to New York.
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Butler solicits appointment as a clerk in War Dept
07/20/1789 Letter SignedLetter, asks for clerk appointment.
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Bruce solicits a federal appointment from Knox
08/03/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Bruce advises Knox of public service so as to seek appointment.
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Brooks solicits a federal appointment from Knox
08/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for federal appointment.
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Bowdoin recommends Barrett to Knox
09/16/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends Barret for Consulate appointment.
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Biddle solicits a judicial appointment from Knox
06/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions a Bill for establishing a Judiciary; asks for Judicairy appointment.
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Biddle seeks recommendation from Knox to Washington
07/22/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, mentions health of child; asks for recommendation to President.
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Benjamin Hickborn discusses family matters with Henry Knox
03/05/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses family affairs.
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Bauman solicits a federal appointment from Knox
05/21/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment in Federal Government.
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Bauman acknowledges Knox's receipt of monies for stores
09/01/1789 Document SignedReceipt for stores used by Indian Commissioners in treating with the southern Indians.
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Barrett writes of appointments to Knox
11/17/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendation for federal appointment.
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Barrett forwards Governor Hancock's endorsement to Knox
06/20/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses Hancock's letter of endorsement.
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Appointments Unlikely for Non-State Resident
09/20/1789 Autograph LetterAdvises applicant regarding local appointment. Due to Hays lack of residency in Rhode Island, Knox believed he could not hold local public office in that state.
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