Freeman solicits an appointment from Knox
Document 1790Letter, mentions military established by Congress; asks for appointment to Inspector.
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May 16. 1790—
Capt Freeman—
The Honorable General Henry Knox,
Secretary at War,
Newyork.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, mentions military established by Congress; asks for appointment to Inspector.
Date
05/16/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Boston
Repository
Collection
Document number
1790051640001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Constant Freeman
Notable locations
Boston
United States
Notable items
situations of the frontiers require a greater number of troops
officers of the late Federal Regiment would be very sanguine
relying sir on your friendship to many of them be certain of employment
intention in writing you at this moment is to request that if the inspectors are not already appointed and you are not under any engagements
be so obliging as to nominate me for one of these posts to the President
Military Esatblishment lately made by Congress for the United States requires so small a number of officers & men that the Expectants in this part of
Secretary at War