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The Baron solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sullivan Recommends James Wheelock to Knox
John Sullivan recommends James Wheelock, brother to the new president of Dartmouth College and son to the late president of that university. He has a liberal education, is faithful and industrious, …
Sullivan Photocopies ACC 1928-1(v)Sherman solicits appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for appointment in War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Shaw discusses applicants with Knox
Letter, recommends rival applicants to Rhode Island Collector of Customs.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sharp inquires about bounty lands and solicits employment from Knox
Letter, Sharp inquires about bounty lands and solicits employment from Secretary at War
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Seek to Establish Treaty with Cherokees
Efforts to settle all disputes were thwarted when the Cherokees didn't show up at the appointed meeting spot, and they had to go meet the Creeks. Refers to line established at Senica.
#689 John Steele Papers.Sayre solicits naval appointment from Knox
Letter, discusses appointment re American Navy.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Samuel Cooper solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for appointment in War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Samuel Baire solicits a federal appointment from Washington
Letter, discusses depreciation of currency; discusses financial impact of Revoultionary War; asks for federal appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Safe Conveyance of Doyle's & Ferguson's Stores
Major Hodgdon should send by the first safe conveyance to Capt. John Irvin of Pittsburgh the stores for Capt. Doyle and Ferguson. Capt. Irvin will pay for the carriage. Or if the waggoner would accept …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests from soldiers for relief
Writes about the soldiers who have frequently applied for relief; mentions certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Requests for Commissions and Federal Positions for Friends and Family
Includes requests from friends, including Robert Purviance's desire for a federal position, Captain Barney's request for a naval commission, Colonel Ballard's solicitation for office, support for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requesting an Appointment in Rhode Island
Moses Hays writes to Washington, requesting an appointment to "Collector ship of the port of Newport, Rhode Island." Hays was residing in Rhode Island until it was lost to the British, and would like …
M.M. Hays Papers.Request for wages and commutation
Requests wages and commutation due, as one of the Cedar Hostages in Canada
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for pay records verifying eligibility for membership in Cincinnati
Letter, asks for information from the pay office to support an officer's eligibility for membership in the Society of Cincinnati
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Request for Loan
Immediate loan for Indian Commissioners to negotiate treaties.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Request for a Passport Denied
Request for passport as a personal favor to Vance, Knox denied the request and stated it was improper.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Regarding Society of Cincinnati and Federalist Matters
Letter, mentions the Society of the Cincinnati; recommends Federalist merchant.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Regarding Lack of Funds With Which to Pay a Public Account; Comments on CT & NY Politics
Admits he has no funds with which to pay a public account; asks whether any money from Connecticut may be used to satisfy the same. Expresses satisfaction regarding elections in Connecticut; notes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRefund of the Deduction from My Pay
Mercer finds that $38 has been deducted from his pay which ought to be refunded because he drew that money for Ensign Luce and paid it to him and took his receipt. Both Capt. Beatty and Mr. Luce have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommends Extension of Contract for Samuel Caldwell
Requests extension of contract for tonnage duties with Samuel Caldwell for the state of Pennsylvania. Recommended as patriotic, distinguished, and responsible.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation for Colonel John Parker
Rodney recommends Colonel John Parker for a post in the War Department.
Photostat File, Thomas RodneyQuestions on Calculations
Wolcott requested clarification on calculations included in previous correspondence.
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