Download or read book Henry Knox Congratulates Samuel Smith on His Secretary of Navy Appointment and Recommends Henry Jackson as Naval Agent 15 April 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congratulates Smith on his appointment as Secretary of Navy. Recommends his friend Henry Jackson be appointed to the office of Naval Agent. Describes Jackson's background and notes his contribution to the war (Revolutionary War).
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Jefferson Recommends Henry Jackson as Naval Agent to Thomas Jefferson 29 March 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommends Henry Jackson for the appointment to the office of Naval Agent (possibly the Secretary of Navy). Lists Jackson's qualifications, including his supervision of the construction of the USS Constitution, and describes Jackson as being competent in all respects to execute the duties of the station cannot be questioned with propriety. Marked as private.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Recruitment and the Poor Quality of Recruits 24 April 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson received Secretary of War Knox's letter of 10 April 1791. Comments on various military appointments and the recruits from Massachusetts. He says, the Officers in this Town have inlisted five or six but they are not such men as you want for the service. Mentions that gentlemen in the area are pleased that Knox has sent people to survey the area for the canal. Writes that Mr. Jonathan Jackson will try to hold both his appointments, that of Marshal, and in the Excise. Jackson does not approve. Gives his opinion to Knox about other candidates.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Oliver Wolcott Recommending Henry Jackson to the Naval Department 27 May 1798 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes a recommendation for his friend Henry Jackson to the Naval department. Noted as a copy. Written at a later date.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Knox s Appointment as Secretary at War and Other Business Matters 1 May 1785 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses recent correspondence between himself and Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War. Discusses business and financial matters pertaining to Knox (apparently, Jackson was managing Knox's affairs while Knox was in New York).
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Smith about a Legal Agreement to Pay Smith a Sum of Money 23 April 1799 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1799 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legal document stipulating an agreement that Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln agree to pay Samuel Smith [dollar sign] 2,180 and [dollar sign] 1,090 before October 23, 1800. Docket of the document recounts Knox's balances as of 1802.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Bennett Wheeler about Appointment of the Naval Officer of Providence 14 August 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: Secretary of War Knox responds to a claim Wheeler made to Knox in a previous letter that the present naval officer of Providence had obtained this office through the influence of the mechanics of Providence. Knox insists no one had reason or authority from me to report such a matter.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Requesting Samuel Andrews Becomes Ensign 22 March 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests that Knox choose Mr. Samuel Andrews to be appointed an Ensign to the vacancy of Mr. Joseph Peirce. Nominates Mr. Samuel Hall of Boston as an Ensign. Nathanial Balch, Jackson writes, will send a letter to Knox on his son's behalf as well. Notes at the end that he will write more later concerning the 2nd Regiment.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Officer Appointments 19 November 1786 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that Colonel [possibly William] Hull accepted an appointment in the Massachusetts line, but wants to rank next to Jackson, with the title of Major. Major [William] North believes he will outrank Hull, but Jackson emphasizes that Hull should outrank North, with Major [likely Elnathan] Haskell third. As Major North is traveling to New York, Jackson expects he will try to talk to Knox about it, and wishes Knox to be prepared. Lists the men he nominated to be Captains, but mentions that the Governor and Council changed some of the names without telling him. Discusses some problems recruiting artillery men. Writes, I have no money as yet to commence Recruiting & I know not when I shall. Hopes that the artillery officers he recruits can recruit for their own companies. Both Haskell and North want to be appointed to Jackson's company. This needs to be worked out immediately as he has business for them to attend to. Has enclosed a letter for a Mr. C. Seldon, whom he describes as a charming fellow. Sends his love to Lucy Knox and the children.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Appointment of Marshal and Discussing Government Appointment 8 May 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received Knox's letter of 2 May 1791. Thanks Knox for his promise respecting the appointment of Marshall. Jackson believes that another, unrelated Mr. Jackson will try to hold on to that appointment along with the other appointment he holds. Says, I have no fears in this head as the President will not approbate so great an impropriety as one man holding two Offices under the government. Goes on to discuss the issue of government appointments and the problem with choosing some men and leaving others out. Explains that were the Deputies appointed by the President, they would have some claim upon his patronage, but in the present case they have none. Knox is the only person that Jackson trusts with his request. Jackson would like to visit Knox but his mother would be greatly distressed.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Various Government Appointments 30 August 1789 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that Cousin Isaac (likely Isaac Winslow) has departed for Georges River (possibly St. George River in Maine, near the Waldo patent lands). Writes, General [Benjamin] Lincoln appointment as one of the Commissioners to Treat with the Southern Indians has given great Satisfaction to the people in this quarter, particularly to his friends who are exceedingly gratified in the confidence placed in him by the President. Continues to emphasize his interest in the position of Collector of the Port of Boston, but also discusses the position of Marshall and the duties and salary associated with it. Discusses the recent anonymous publication of a poem which is universally despised by all parties & descriptions of men, and provides his suspicions on who the author may be. Mentions his positive response to the bill for the War Department.
Download or read book Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for a Recommendation to Congress 15 April 1785 written by Samuel Holden Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests that Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War, recommend him to Congress to command troops sent to garrison the western frontier. Writes, I consider that Post an important One to secure the Amity of the Savages, and to prevent those undue practices which will probably destroy the Peace of the Frontiers.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Introducing Major Samuel Gatchell who Wants a Position on One of the Customs Cutters 14 December 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes this letter will be delivered by Major Samuel Gatchell. Tells Knox that Gatchell is interested in an appointment to one of the cutters ordered by Congress. Attests to Gatchell's reputation and honor.
Download or read book Henry Knox to James Barron about Problems Appointing Knox s Son in the Military 20 November 1800 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox's son has been under the command of Captain Barron as a lieutenant. Knox informs Barron that despite a recommendation from John Adams, the Senate had declined to approve the nomination of the President of the United States of him as a Lieutenant of the Navy. Secretary of the Navy Stoddert suggested Henry Jackson Knox be a midshipman under Barron, but Knox believes his son would see that as a degradation. Knox asks Barron, then, if his son Henry Jackson Knox could be an acting Lieutenant with the emoluments only of a midshipman.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War and His Disappointment at the Low Salary 10 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Bricks and Lime the Army s Disbandment Pickering s Dismissal and Dexter s Appointment as Secretary of War 19 May 1800 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson writes Knox about bricks and lime and who has requested them. Jackson sends Knox the papers by which you will observe the Army is disbanded, and Timothy [Pickering] dismissed-and Mr. [Samuel] Dexter Secretary at War.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Salary for Office of Marshal and Wanting the Job 20 April 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson thinks the salary for Office of Marshall for the District should increase to attract better candidates. Jackson considers himself a candidate and wishes for Knox to exert his influence on President George Washington. Jackson thinks the appointment will suit him because it requires outdoor activities and energy. He even tells Secretary of War Knox that if the salary is one penny, or one pound, he would still take it. He wants to avoid indoor business. Jackson is depending on Knox and admits he is disappointed that Knox has not come through for him sooner on this matter.
