Jones seeks an appointment from Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Jones seeks an appointment from Knox
Description
Letter, asks for appointment in War Office.
short description
Ltr, ask appointment in War Office.
year created
1790
month created
07
day created
21
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
sent to location
New York
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Nathan Jones
notable location
New York
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
should this be the case I beg leave to assure you that no exertions on my part shall be wanting to render myself worthy of that favour
having had the honor of being employed as a clerk in the War Office for near five years previous to its removal from this city
taken the liberty to address you and earnestly request that in case any vacancy in your office should happen in consequence of the expected movement to Phialdelphia
appointed to fill it
document number
1790072140201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AJT10 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 26, P: 107 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Nathan Jones | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |