Smith asks Knox for a larger salary
Document 1792Letter, asks for raise in pay because he has a large family. Asks to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young gentlemen under Knox's direction.
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Philadelphia 28th June 1792
Sir
Having a large family I take the liberty to solicit you to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young Gentlemen under your direction — and be assured Sir nothing shall be omitted on my part to meet your fullest wishes in the duty and trust you are pleased to require of me.
With a sincere hope this request may not offend —
I amr
Sir
Your most Obedt
& very humble Servt
James B Smith
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for raise in pay because he has a large family. Asks to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young gentlemen under Knox's direction.
Date
06/28/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1792062840001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
James Smith
Secretary of War
family
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
having a large family I take the liberty to solicit you to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young gentlemen under your
nothing shall be omitted on my part to merit your fullest wishes in the duty and trust you are pleased to request of me
sincere hope this request may not offend