Report of the Secretary of War, 24 May 1790: Petitions of Barent Martlings and Joseph Henderson
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Report of the Secretary of War, 24 May 1790: Petitions of Barent Martlings and Joseph Henderson
Description
Knox addresses the petition of Barent Martlings, who was employed at the Quarter Master's Department in 1778, where he dislocated his hip. He is incapacitated and seeks relief from Congress. States that if the petitioner could prove that he received injury in public service, it does not appear that any provision could be made for them, unless by a new law. Mentions petition of Joseph Henderson, a Bostonian.
year created
1790
month created
05
day created
24
author
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Barent Martlings
Joseph Henderson
notable location
Boston
notable item/thing
petition
document number
1790052400000
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: First Federal Congress, Petitions | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |