Joy makes recommendation to Knox
Document 1790Letter, recommends applicant for command of a Cutter.
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[21 May 1a
George Joy
recommends Capt
Williams]
[War Office —
The Secry of War &c]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, recommends applicant for command of a Cutter.
Date
05/20/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1790052040301
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
George Joy
Hamilton
Capt. John Williams
Notable locations
War Office
New York
Boston
Notable items
informs me you will most probably be consulted
applying to you in the business
taken the liberty to advise him to cover such letters of recommndation as he may judge necessary to you
trade
eligible occupation for a peron
accustomed to the command of a ship of war
principles of honor
unblemished reputation in the public service give claim to offices of public
no man will better deserve our patronage
such characters have a preference with the president
as the applicant for the command of a revenue Cutter
have had the honor of calling on you sundry times without being so fortunate as to meet you