Butler solicits appointment as a clerk in War Dept
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Butler solicits appointment as a clerk in War Dept
Description
Letter, asks for clerk appointment.
short description
Ltr, ask clerk appointment.
year created
1789
month created
07
day created
20
author
sent from location
New york
in collection
in image
note
Letter likely addressed to Henry Knox
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Pierce Butler
Captain Hall
notable location
New york
America
Martinique
notable item/thing
he was cast away and lost the remnant of a good property
contending with misfortunes
pillar of honor and abilities
benevolent feelings
war
Peace of 1763
resigned I favour of his son
attention of his superior officers
Army Agency Office
acquired with much credit a fortune
hour of friendship
unguardedly lent to the late Earl of Gurrard
tennant for life
embarked
reappointment to the head of the War Department
freedom of recommending to your friendly notice a good but dissatisfied officer who wishes much for a Clerk's place
Captain in the Englich Army
document number
1789072040001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | AJG07 (4 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 24, P: 104 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Pierce Butler | New york | [n/a] |