Seeking an Office as Surveyor General
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Seeking an Office as Surveyor General
Description
Williamson writes of his son's fever, and says that he would like to put the boys in school, somewhere near him, which he cannot do in the city due to finances. He has heard that there is to be a position as surveyor general in North Carolina, and he is hopeful that McHenry could mention to the President his interest in this position, as well as his knowledge of geometry. The surveyor is to run the line of boundary between the US and Spain for Florida. Williamson also doubts that France can restrain itself from another campaign.
year created
1796
month created
04
day created
11
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Hugh Williamson
Ellicot
George Washington
son
Senate
Spain
North Carolina members
Congress
notable location
New York
North Carolina
Florida
notable item/thing
salary
fever
survey
geometry
treaty
school
climate
children
finances
bill before the Senate
boundary of Florida
Surveyor General
appointment
deliberations of Congress
document number
1796041140101
page start
1
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | KAA01 (3 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B:1776-1797, F:MH142. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Hugh Williamson | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |