Recommendations of Jonathan Williams for Officer Appointment
Document 1800Forwards officer recommendation from Henry Knox of Jonathan Williams, Esq. Adams mentions McHenry's previous endorsement of Williams as an artillery major, and adds his own brief recommendation.
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Quincy August 6th 1800
Sir 212
Inclosed is a letter from Gen. Knox recommending Jonathan Williams Esqr to some appointment. Mr. McHenry once thought of appointing him a Major of Artillery. & Mr. Williams has abilities for many sorts of useful service & I recommend him to be placed on your list of candidates
With sincere regard &c
Secretary of War.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Forwards officer recommendation from Henry Knox of Jonathan Williams, Esq. Adams mentions McHenry's previous endorsement of Williams as an artillery major, and adds his own brief recommendation.
Date
08/06/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Quincy
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800080640101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Dexter
John Adams
General Henry Knox
Jonathan Williams
James McHenry
Notable locations
Quincy
Notable items
appointment
major of artillery
list of candidates