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John Langdon To Henry Knox Asking For Help Obtaining A Job In The War Office 25 March 1790
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Book Synopsis John Langdon to Henry Knox Asking for Help Obtaining a Job in the War Office, 25 March 1790 by : John Langdon
Download or read book John Langdon to Henry Knox Asking for Help Obtaining a Job in the War Office, 25 March 1790 written by John Langdon and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining a position in the War Department. Hopes that if Knox knows of no open positions, he will write to General [Benjamin] Lincoln on his behalf. Adds that General [Henry] Jackson has done all in his power to find Langdon a job, and suggested he write to Knox. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Book Synopsis John Langdon to Henry Knox about His Debts and Asking for Jobs, 18 February 1787 by : John Langdon
Download or read book John Langdon to Henry Knox about His Debts and Asking for Jobs, 18 February 1787 written by John Langdon and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox for assistance in providing for his family as he had a debt in England and all the merchandize [sic] I had from thence was taken from my place of depository by the British ... Also asks if Knox has any open positions, as he needs the work to support his family.
Book Synopsis John Langdon to Henry Knox, 15 December 1789 by : John Langdon
Download or read book John Langdon to Henry Knox, 15 December 1789 written by John Langdon and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for his letter and for his recommendation to Messr Hoffman and son. Says he is glad to help them anytime they need assistance in the future.
Book Synopsis John Macpherson to Henry Knox Asking for a Job as a Reward for His Revolutionary War Spying. Wants a Job Dealing with Algiers and a Loan from the Government, 10 June 1791 by : John Macpherson
Download or read book John Macpherson to Henry Knox Asking for a Job as a Reward for His Revolutionary War Spying. Wants a Job Dealing with Algiers and a Loan from the Government, 10 June 1791 written by John Macpherson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macpherson writes seeking Knox's assistance. Claims he is very poor and does not have Two Shillings on the Earth. Boasts of what he has done for the nation, claiming I have enriched it more than any other ever did of my Station. Poverty got him thinking that he could repeat the success he had lecturing on natural philosophy, but he has since given up that idea. Has an interest in some patents still pending, but they are unpaid for. Claims he deserves help when it is considered, what risque I ran to serve this Country, by going thro' the British Army as a Spy! Says he deserves to be employed to compel the Algerines to give up our Subjects, & cease taking any more of Our Vessels. Hopes to at least get a loan from the government, which he promises to repay with interest after his patents go through. Encloses a letter from President Washington (not included) and says he will call on Knox tomorrow. Addressed to Genl John Knox Secretary of War of the United States.
Book Synopsis John Gibbons to Henry Knox Asking for a New Appointment, 12 March 1790 by : John Gibbons
Download or read book John Gibbons to Henry Knox Asking for a New Appointment, 12 March 1790 written by John Gibbons and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox for an appointment in the Department of Military Stores in Virginia. Says he currently has an appointment in customs but does not make enough to support his expenses. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis John Ripley to Henry Knox Asking for Help Obtaining a Military Position, 18 March 1799 by : John P Ripley
Download or read book John Ripley to Henry Knox Asking for Help Obtaining a Military Position, 18 March 1799 written by John P Ripley and published by . This book was released on 1799 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks for Knox's help in re-obtaining his position as a lieutenant in the corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Apparently he had received his appointment while he was abroad and hurried back to America as soon as he could, only to find that the position had been filled, even though he had never declined the offer.
Book Synopsis Nathan Jones to Henry Knox Asking for Work at the War Office when it Returns to Philadelphia, 21 July 1790 by : Nathan Jones
Download or read book Nathan Jones to Henry Knox Asking for Work at the War Office when it Returns to Philadelphia, 21 July 1790 written by Nathan Jones and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States that he worked as a clerk in the War Department for five years previously, when the office was located in Philadelphia. Asks to be considered for a position when the War Office returns to Philadelphia, if any vacancies arise. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jonathan Warner Offering Help to Find Him Work as a Shipbuilder, 28 March 1790 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jonathan Warner Offering Help to Find Him Work as a Shipbuilder, 28 March 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to Warner stating that he will be happy to help him obtain a position as a ship builder in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (see GLC02437.04552).
Book Synopsis Thomas Alexander to Henry Knox Asking for Patronage, 25 May 1790 by : Alexander Thomas
Download or read book Thomas Alexander to Henry Knox Asking for Patronage, 25 May 1790 written by Alexander Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apologizes for taking the liberty to write to Knox, whom he does not know personally but only by reputation. Explains that he worked as a clerk in the office of the Massachusetts Commissary General, but was recently dismissed because there was not enough work to require his services. Has since been unemployed, and has moved his family to New York City in hopes of finding work. Asks Knox for his patronage & assistance in some employ.
Book Synopsis Constant Freeman to Henry Knox Asking for Help Finding a Government Job, 28 May 1789 by : Constant Freeman
Download or read book Constant Freeman to Henry Knox Asking for Help Finding a Government Job, 28 May 1789 written by Constant Freeman and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to ask Knox for help finding a government job, arguing that his current situation limits his ability to subsist on his pay. Specifically requests a military command, but would like a civil appointment until such time as troops need to be raised. Adds that if this request is an error in judgment, he wrote because of recent overtures of friendship between Knox and himself, and adds that his very good friend General [Henry] Jackson will be enclosing this letter with his own. Originally included with GLC02437.04227.
Book Synopsis Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox Asking for a Military Position for His Son, 17 March 1790 by : Stephen Higginson
Download or read book Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox Asking for a Military Position for His Son, 17 March 1790 written by Stephen Higginson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to help his son obtain a position in the military. Higginson's son, John, previously served as an Ensign under General Jackson. He is now employed as commander of a ship, overseeing its cargo, but wants to change careers and become a soldier again: [B]efore he sailed last, he told me, that he should prefer being a Captain in the Army, to the situation of an [eminent] & wealthy merchant. Reports that his son is abroad, but will return in two months; asks that if Knox raises any new troops during that time, he reserve a spot for John Higginson, if that be not improper. Congratulates Knox on the progress and growth of the new government.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding a Receipt for the Return of 'Ordnance and Stores' in April, 28 May 1790 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding a Receipt for the Return of 'Ordnance and Stores' in April, 28 May 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes his receipt of a return of Ordnance and Stores for the month of April. Discusses his receipt of a letter from a Mr. Cranch, who he supposes is now completing the business in his line at Springfield, after which he will go to West Point where there is much for him to do. Written from the War Office. Lower left corner of letter is clipped.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis, 8 December 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis, 8 December 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks for provisions for the troops and mentions the War Office's move (with Congress) to Annapolis, Maryland.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Christopher Bancker about a Position in the War Office, 28 July 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Christopher Bancker about a Position in the War Office, 28 July 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Bancker's request to obtain an open position in the War Office (see GLC02437.03948). Notes that the position, formerly occupied by Mr. [Robert] Pemberton, will not be presently filled. Writes, If an appointment should hereafter take place it must be of a person peculiarly qualified in several particulars, one of what must be writing a masterly official hand. I wish for the power of serving every unfortunate person of the human race but I am unconscious of being under the obligation of any specific principles of providing for you or any other person whatever-
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Information Regarding an Officers' Petition to Congress in which Officers Would be Granted Lands in Place of Their Back Pay, 17 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Information Regarding an Officers' Petition to Congress in which Officers Would be Granted Lands in Place of Their Back Pay, 17 September 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox, Commander at West Point, writes, I cannot refrain from communicating the joy I feel, and the pleasure manifested by the officers in general, upon the noble testimony of gratitude exhibited by Congress in their resolve concerning the equestrian statue... Requests information regarding an officers' petition to Congress in which officers would be granted lands in place of their back pay. Assures Washington, Were the prayer of the petition to be granted, the officers in a very few years would make the swift settlement on the frontiers, and form a strong barrier against the barbarians... Suggests the creation of the office of master general of ordnance, noting that the current Minister of War (Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War) does not predict the appointment of a successor to his post. Asserts that the master general of ordnance would ...reside near Congress to execute such orders as they should think proper for the dignity or security of the republick. Expresses his wish for Washington to keep this letter in confidence. Notes that if he were appointed as master general of ordnance, he would give the post his zealous assistance. His wife Lucy sends her respectful regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Reply from Henry Knox to William Rickard Apologizing for Being Unable to Help Him Seek Office, 11 March 1790 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Reply from Henry Knox to William Rickard Apologizing for Being Unable to Help Him Seek Office, 11 March 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Rickard's letter from 20 January (GLC02437.04475). Informs Rickard that he would gladly help, but the office you applied for was filled before I received your letter. Instructs Rickard to address the President of the United States if he seeks an appointment in the future.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Adams about Obtaining Materials for Artillery Production and Recruitment [copy], 21 August 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Adams about Obtaining Materials for Artillery Production and Recruitment [copy], 21 August 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy. Responds to Adams' (see GLC02437.00416) and discusses the urgent need to obtain copper from mines in New Jersey in order to cast canons. Joins Adams in lamenting the lack of officers from Massachusetts in the Continental Army, but also considers there to be a dearth of qualified candidates. Discusses recruiting and training good officers' rely not only on gentlemen but also on local talent. Suggests Colonel John Glover for possible promotion. Discusses raising an army and re-enlistment at length. Warns Adams that a bounty of [Dollar sign]25-[Dollar sign]36 or 100-150 acres of land is necessary to recruit and hold soldiers at next enlistment. Focuses on the associated expenses and recommends pay increases. Discusses the impending British attack on New York, anticipating it will come through Long Island and predicting victory for the Americans. Believes a direct attack on Manhattan would be ruinous to the British forces.
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