Recommendation for shipyard clerk
Document 1794Shipbuilder Joshua Humphreys requests that Knox forgive him taking it upon himself to recommend William Doughty for the position of clerk in the Philadelphia shipyard. Humphreys believes Doughty to be a devoted and distinguished worker.
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Shipbuilder Joshua Humphreys requests that Knox forgive him taking it upon himself to recommend William Doughty for the position of clerk in the Philadelphia shipyard. Humphreys believes Doughty to be a devoted and distinguished worker.
Date
10/22/1794
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Document number
1794102240000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Joshua Humphreys
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
clerkship
naval shipyard
recommendation