Petitions from Men of the Virginia Line
Document 1790Knox asks Howell to examine the muster rolls of the Virginia line to assess the validity of petitions from members of the line.
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War Office July 25th 1790.
Sir,
I enclose you a letter accompanying a number of petitions, which have been lately received at this Office from the Governor of Virginia. I request you to examine the Muster rolls of the Virginia line, and [undecipherable] such information respecting the petitioners, as you can collect, in order that I may convey it to the Governor.
I am Sir.
Your most Obedient,
[undecipherable]
Knox
Joseph Howell Esqr.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Knox asks Howell to examine the muster rolls of the Virginia line to assess the validity of petitions from members of the line.
Date
02/25/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1790022500001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
Henry Knox
Notable locations
War Office

