William Davis solicits an appointment from Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
William Davis solicits an appointment from Knox
Description
Letter, asks for government appointment.
short description
ltr, ask government appointment.
year created
1789
month created
04
day created
18
author
sent from location
Boston
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
William Davis
notable location
Boston
notable item/thing
Hon. Members of Congress
influence
public office
serve my Country & benefit my family
advanced age
opportunity
promote
lived always in repute
friend to my country
Committee of Correspondence
heavy misfortunes
difficult times
document number
1789041840001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AJD05 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 23, P: 171 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Davis | Boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |