Jonathan Williams recommends an officer to Knox for appointment
Document 1789Letter, asks for government appointment for Capt Ale.
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[Philadelphia 22 Apr[undecipherable]
for a yms.
recommending Capt.
all —]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for government appointment for Capt Ale.
Date
04/22/1789
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1789042240001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Jonathan Williams
Mrs. Knox
Capt. Ale
Captain All
Notable locations
Philadelphia
America
Notable items
evade these principles
undeserved misfortune
Bostonian
early friendship
worthy man
acquaintance
bearer
capable man of abilities sufficient to entitle him to the confidence of his country
new and pure government
merit
personal influence
ground of worth and ability in each department