Davis solicits an appointment from Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Davis solicits an appointment from Knox
Description
Letter, asks for appointment to Inspector of Excise.
short description
Ltr, ask Excise Inspector appointment.
year created
1791
month created
03
day created
30
author
sent from location
Boston
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
William Davis
Davis
notable location
Philadelphia
Boston
notable item/thing
kindest regards attend you
lately forwarded a petition to the President soliciting a place in any public department
proper to place me
appointed Inspector of Excise
particular favor done me, your backing my petition
your influence with his excellency to appoint me to that birth
regard for my family
known me & my character in life
have from the beginning been a staunch friend to the liberty of my country
met with very heavy losses
occasion for this my application
best endeavor to serve me
lay me under infinite obligations to you
document number
1791033040001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AKC09 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 27, P: 179 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Davis | Boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |