Hodgdon Recommends Captain Rue
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Hodgdon Recommends Captain Rue
Description
Hodgdon recommends Captain Rue to Knox. Rue is seeking an appointment. Cited Rue's economic hardships as justification for the U.S. to employ him in public service.
year created
1789
month created
08
day created
28
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Samuel Hodgdon
Captain Rue
Secretary of War
soldier
family
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
economic hardship
recommendation
appointment
public service
employment
notable idea/issue
public service
recommendation
assistance
appointment
service
deserving
document number
1789082828001
page start
1
transcription
Philadelphia 28th Aug 1789
Saml Hodgdon Esq.
Recommending Capn Rue
xxiv-1461789 Philadelphia 20th Aug 1789
Sir [undecipherable]
The bearer Capt Rue comes on to sollicit your assistance in obtaining something in Public Service which he has in view - As a soldier you must know him, suffice therefore to say that his services during a long and trying period were acceptable. On the Return of Peace at a reputable calling he struggled hard to maintain his family, but being under many disadvantages he was unfortunate, and in his present situation justly claims his country's assistance. The employment he asks he is well calculated to perform, and his obtaining it will make Happy a diserving, industrious poor man. I have taught him thus circumstanced to depend on your assistance. With respect and esteem
I am Sir
Your most obedt Servant
Samuel Hodgden
Honorable Genl Knox
Saml Hodgdon Esq.
Recommending Capn Rue
xxiv-1461789 Philadelphia 20th Aug 1789
Sir [undecipherable]
The bearer Capt Rue comes on to sollicit your assistance in obtaining something in Public Service which he has in view - As a soldier you must know him, suffice therefore to say that his services during a long and trying period were acceptable. On the Return of Peace at a reputable calling he struggled hard to maintain his family, but being under many disadvantages he was unfortunate, and in his present situation justly claims his country's assistance. The employment he asks he is well calculated to perform, and his obtaining it will make Happy a diserving, industrious poor man. I have taught him thus circumstanced to depend on your assistance. With respect and esteem
I am Sir
Your most obedt Servant
Samuel Hodgden
Honorable Genl Knox
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AJI01 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 24, P: 146 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |