Higginson solicits an appointment from Knox
Document 1790Letter, asks for military appointment.
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[Stephen Dragor Jrd
17 March 1790]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for military appointment.
Date
03/17/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Boston
Repository
Collection
Document number
1790031740001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Stephen Higginson
Gen. Jackson
John [Higginson]
Notable locations
Boston
Notable items
ensign
desirous of again embracing a military life
now in good business
having the command of a ship
sale of her cargo each voy. [voyage]
my eldest son John who was enrolled in the Corps
employment of a soldier
first opening to change his situation
being a Captain in the Army
eminent & wealthy merchant
strong impression on his mind
raise any new troops
time of life
congratulate you upon the progress of the general government