Butler solicits appointment as a clerk in War Dept
Document 1789Letter, asks for clerk appointment.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for clerk appointment.
Date
07/20/1789
Author
Sent from
New york
Repository
Collection
Document number
1789072040001
Page start
1
Note
Letter likely addressed to Henry Knox
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Pierce Butler
Captain Hall
Notable locations
New york
America
Martinique
Notable items
he was cast away and lost the remnant of a good property
contending with misfortunes
pillar of honor and abilities
benevolent feelings
war
Peace of 1763
resigned I favour of his son
attention of his superior officers
Army Agency Office
acquired with much credit a fortune
hour of friendship
unguardedly lent to the late Earl of Gurrard
tennant for life
embarked
reappointment to the head of the War Department
freedom of recommending to your friendly notice a good but dissatisfied officer who wishes much for a Clerk's place
Captain in the Englich Army