Smith asks Knox for a larger salary
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Smith asks Knox for a larger salary
Description
Letter, asks for raise in pay because he has a large family. Asks to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young gentlemen under Knox's direction.
short description
Ltr, ask raise in pay.
year created
1792
month created
06
day created
28
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James Smith
Secretary of War
family
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
having a large family I take the liberty to solicit you to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young gentlemen under your direction
nothing shall be omitted on my part to merit your fullest wishes in the duty and trust you are pleased to request of me
sincere hope this request may not offend
document number
1792062840001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | AKL02 (1 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V:XXXI, P.158. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Smith | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |