Freeman solicits Knox for the position of clerk in the War Department
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Freeman solicits Knox for the position of clerk in the War Department
Description
Letter, asks for appointment in War Office.
short description
Ltr, ask appointment in War Office.
year created
1789
month created
05
day created
01
author
sent from location
Dover, Delaware State
recipient
sent to location
New York
in collection
in image
note
This letter is almost identical to 1789043040001
notable person/group
Henry Knox
J Freeman
John Vining
notable location
New York
Dover, Delaware State
notable item/thing
member of the Senate from this state
serving under your immediate command
late war
emboldened me to trouble you
disagreeable situation
vacancy for a clerk in the War Office
great favour in being appointed
appointment
highest obligation
duty
capable of performing
post at your disposal
document number
1789050140001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AJD09 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 23, P: 179 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | J. Freeman | Dover, Delaware State | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |