Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox about Their Friendship and Government Appointments 10 September 1789 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to thank Knox for his replies to his recent letters. Mentions that he and his wife are happy to announce they will be permanent Citizens[s] of these States, and hopes to be close enough to Knox to renew their friendship. Thanks him for his attention to the recommendations he submitted to Knox for federal employment of several individuals, and knows Knox will select people based on merit. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox Introduces Captain All who Wants a Job 22 April 1789 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he presume[s] upon their early friendship to introduce to Knox a Captain All, the bearer of this letter, who he has known for fourteen years. Knows him as a capable man well-suited to working on behalf of his country. Believes that in the new government, appointments should be based on merit and not on recommendations from influential men, and would be the last to break those principles. However, argues that Captain All deserves an appointment due to real worth & undeserved misfortune. Presents his respects to Mrs. Knox.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox Asking for a Military Appointment for His Friend Samuel Newman 17 August 1789 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to remind Knox of his friend Mr. Samuel Newman. Thinks Knox might know him by reputation from the army, and declares that he is so attached to military life that he awakens to the sounds of Reveille in his head. Asks for Knox's help seeking employment for Newman. Also sends his regards to Mr. [Samuel] Shaw and to thank Shaw for his continued friendship to William's brother Jack. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on Political Matters 10 May 1791 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a letter from his brother Bradford, who is much alarmed at the appearance of a rival candidate in the person of [a] mutual friend Harry Jackson. Expresses no wish to sway Knox's opinion, but does ask for his Opinion of the requisite Qualities of the two Candidates ... conclude that [he] will ... Support the pretensions of the man [he has]... esteemed. Goes on to discuss Patrick Henry and his resignation from the Virginia government since there is every reason to believe this State will no longer oppose the assumption of their debt, but quietly acquiesce in the funding system. The great popular Leader Henry wished to raise a clamour against the Federal Government and he struck at the assumption but Seeing that he would involve himself in absurdity to continue this opposition, without providing funds to pay the Interest of the State Debt & Seeing that this would strike at the root of his popularity he has wisely retired ... Stain on the address leaf where the letter was sealed and stamped R H ION May 10. Watermarked C Taylor and with a hunting horn inside a crest with G R underneath. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Jonathan Williams Regarding Westward Expansion and a Position Within the Government 24 June 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox about Knox s Business and Debts and how He Would Turn Down a Military Appointment 5 September 1800 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Williams discusses Knox's business affairs and debts. Williams explains to Knox that he would decline a military commission from President Adams, meaning no disrespect. Williams says, In serious truth I had rather have a civil than a military station, tho' were I 15 years younger and a war impending I would prefer it to all this.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox 14 December 1781 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happy to receive news of Lord Cornwallis' surrender: The Effect this reverse of Fortune has on the British Government is similar to what we often see in a man mad with Rage - Vengeance, Death Destruction foams at his mouth although he has not strength enough left to manage his weapon. Discusses the perspectives of the British King, Lords and Commons and their attitudes toward the American victory. Talks about Major Franks's arrival in Nantes and his acquaintance with Knox. Wishes he could be galloping by your Side in pursuit of an Enemy; I have not much confidence in myself, but I think Stimulated by your Example, I could not behave ill. Mentions visits from Knox's brother William, and adds he wishes circumstances could permit me to enjoy the same pleasure with you, but I love my Country too well to desire you to be absent from it, & I have been so long planted here, that I must continue to negotiate till I can go to live in America. Asks to be remembered to Henry Jackson and sends regards to Mrs. Knox; adds, I have a female Friend who will be glad of the acquaintance when she goes to America, & a little One who may be a playmate to one of yours.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox to the Hand of Henry Jackson Offering His Congratulations on an Appointment to the Army and Business Matters 20 July 1798 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offer his congratulations on an appointment to the army and discusses other business. Noted as written at Mount Pleasant, state unknown.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox Hoping Henry Jackson Knox Will Return to His Ship and Changes in Government 29 May 1800 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Williams writes Knox about his son Henry Jackson Knox and hopes that his son intends to return to his ship. Williams comments on the changes in the administration which I think forebodes a settlement of some sort or other with France. Williams says it is assumed that Adams will lose the next election. Talks about a meeting of Federalists who want to run Pinckney and Adams equally, which Adams will see as abandonment. He wishes rather to take the chance of being second to Jeff than to P. Relates a letter James McHenry sent to him saying that he wished Williams to have a post in the Secretary of State's department. Williams accepted and began the work, only to be told by President [John] Adams that he was appointing someone else.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox Regarding His Current Position in the Military 11 September 1798 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his wish to better serve his country as he feels his current position in the military does not allow him to do so. Asks for Knox's advice before he attempts to try for a higher position.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sylvanus Bourne about Public Appointments and the Waldo Patent Lands 27 September 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his recent letter. Did not reply because he expected to see Bourne in New York. Discusses appointments to the position of Marshal, and provides advice about Bourne's political career. Briefly comments on the Waldo patent lands.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Government Bills and Appointments 6 September 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: Mentions the illness of Lucy Knox, related to the recent passing of one of the Knox children. Discusses the recent bill describing the salaries of the various executive departments. Mentions General [Benjamin] Lincoln's recent appointment and his leading troops to negotiate with the Creek Indians in Georgia. Comments on his own prospects for receiving an appointment in the Revenue office or as Marshall. Also mentions the arrival of a French ship in the Boston area, as well as a bill from Captain [Thomas] Vose, Knox's agent in the Waldo patent.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox Regarding His Plans to Return Home and the Northwest Indian War 14 September 1791 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to send an extract of a letter from Kentucky, which is on the other side of this letter (not included - the reverse of this letter is blank). Adds, I leave this letter to its fate, & from the frequent passing of people from these fountains of salubrity I hope it will soon arrive at some place where there is a post office. Is on his way home and hopes to see Knox in early October. Postscript claims the letter is genuine as he read it himself. The extract referred to is likely GLC02437.05135.

Download or read book John Brooks to Henry Knox Seeking a Government Appointment August 1789 written by John Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has not composed a letter to Knox for awhile in order not to interrupt the business of his office, and also, in order not to be a burden. Discusses his poor financial prospects and wishes for a government appointment. Asks Knox about his prospects for receiving a position, now and in the future. He and his wife send their respects to Mrs. Knox. Date taken from docket.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Matters Relating to Family Friends and Government Appointments 19 July 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: Has received Knox's recent letters and is happy to hear that Knox's son's health is improving. Discusses the best way to send letters to Knox now that new rules are in place. Describes the recent Commencement at Cambridge (possibly referring to Harvard University), in which the Governor appeared. Has enclosed some newspapers. Writes that soon the Officers for the Collection of the Revenue will be appointed, and he is really anxious because so many people are applying for those positions. Mentions that their Wednesday evening club is at an end, as several members have moved out to the country, but that all their friends send their love to him and to Mrs. Knox. Hopes to hear by the next post that Washington (likely Knox's son George Washington Knox, mentioned above) is out of all danger.

Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on Military Movements 22 June 1791 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Williams says the information on military movements he is enclosing (not included) was given to him by General Wood who received it from a Mr. [Crous]. The Virginia Attorney General has letters that back up Crous's information. Says that Crous came to Richmond on business with the governor and appears to be an intelligent man.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Jonathan Williams Discussing Henry Jackson Knox and Asking Williams to Help Straighten Him later Copy 10 May 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 explains to Williams the situation surround Henry Jackson Knox and his refusal to accept midshipman status after being refused promotion to lieutenant. Knox's son appears to have no proper value for money, and is therefore very extravagant. Knox thought the Navy would help straighten his son out, but now Knox fears his son will be involved in a course of errors and vices which may overwhelm him. Knox asks Williams to take him on and help Henry Jackson Knox overcome his weaknesses. Knox is afraid his son's love of gambling has left a considerable debt that Knox cannot pay. Knox prefers that his son rejoin the Navy, but if that is not possible, Knox thinks it would be best if son travel to Maine to be with his parents. Henry Jackson Knox should travel by water and not land because land travel would be more expensive and he would be too distracted by bad company and tempted to stray if went by land. If President Adams is still in Philadelphia and Williams thinks it is appropriate to consult him on this matter, Knox consents to allow Williams to do so.