Jonathan Williams recommends an officer to Knox for appointment
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Jonathan Williams recommends an officer to Knox for appointment
Description
Letter, asks for government appointment for Capt Ale.
short description
Ltr, ask government appointment.
year created
1789
month created
04
day created
22
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Jonathan Williams
Mrs. Knox
Capt. Ale
Captain All
notable location
Philadelphia
America
notable item/thing
evade these principles
undeserved misfortune
Bostonian
early friendship
worthy man
acquaintance
bearer
capable man of abilities sufficient to entitle him to the confidence of his country
new and pure government
merit
personal influence
ground of worth and ability in each department
document number
1789042240001
page start
1
Item sets
Transcribe this document
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AJD06 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 23, P: 174 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Jonathan Williams | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |

