Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Asking for Help Finding a Job 17 February 1801 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appears to be seeking help from Knox in finding employment. Discusses being ill and other misfortunes his family has suffered. Notes he has had to depend on his brother for help and seeks any type of employment where he can use his skills.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Asking for a Job with the Federal Government His Hopes for His Family and Their Interest in the Waldo Lands 10 June 1789 written by Samuel Winslow 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 for sometime been unsure how to ask Knox whether he might help him find a position with the federal government, preferably near where he lives. Would like to bring up his sons to be educated and respectable enough to remain in genteel society. Imagines that one of his friends might have already recommended him to Knox. Believes that Knox might suspect his employment in a public office might distract him from their mutual interests in the Waldo patent lands, but Winslow believes that this should not be a problem. Adds that Knox knows how much Winslow wants the new government to succeed. Would especially like a position with the revenue department.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Asking for Help 28 October 1797 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox for assistance as he finds himself unable to provide adequately for himself and his family. Noted as written in Portland, most likely in Maine.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Asking for Assistance 2 May 1798 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Looking for Work 1 November 1790 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winslow acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Knox's letter written 14 October. Winslow mentions a controversy between Mrs. Waldo and Us believing that Knox had a conviction either of the policy, or propriety of it. Winslow wishes to find employment but is unable to find anything. No doubt Knox will be ever near the Fountain of Federal business and Winslow hopes to get a position. Says he has not gone to the [Waldo] patent, as Knox wished, due to the hostile disposition of some inhabitants there and his own present embarrass'd condition. Discusses Cox's petition, land sales, and other details related to Knox's land. Complains that the property is depreciating, and that local residents regularly take timber from Knox's land.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about Congress s Taxes and Therefore If He Can Get a Tax Collecting Job 26 June 1790 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States that recent deliberations of Congress have led him to believe that new excises will be placed upon certain goods, and there will be a need for more collection officers. Asks for Knox's help in obtaining a position as a excise tax collector.

Download or read book Request for a Recommendation from Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox 10 April 1798 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks for a recommendation on behalf of one of the settlers in Thomaston for references in Philadelphia to help establish business.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow Stating that He Cannot Help at the Present Time 8 November 1797 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Concerning the Waldo Estate 17 February 1786 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Further discusses the negotiations for the lands belonging to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo. Reports the news that a Mrs. W. [perhaps the wife of Francis Waldo, who died in 1784] has successfully received the amount owed to her husband from General Waldo's estate, plus interest through 1784. This was recently decided at Ipswich Court. Apparently asks Knox whether he thinks it proper to approach a Mr. W. (perhaps his cousin Isaac Winslow) about a settlement on his property. Mentions that Knox's friend General Henry Jackson has informed him that Knox will likely be visiting in the spring, hopes to defer the discussion until Knox's arrival. Sends his regards to Lucy and the children.

Download or read book Samuel Miller to Henry Knox Asking Knox for Help in Gaining Employment 16 June 1806 written by Samuel Miller and published by . This book was released on 1806 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has been unable to contact Knox in person. Is unemployed and anxious for employment. Inquires about any help Knox may be able to provide.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox on Winslow s Plans to Seek Office 30 June 1789 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apologized for any errors present in his last letter, which he had to write quickly. Discussed his desire for a government appointment with Mr. Thomas Robison, the most respectable Character in this place, with whom I have been upon very friendly Terms. While Robison wanted to help him, he had previously promised to support Mr. Lunt, who is already Collector in the Impost Office, in maintaining his position. Declares that he is on good terms with the most respectable people in the town, and discusses his prospects for appointment and possible competitors. Also discusses his dealings with Mr. [possibly Nathaniel] Fosdick, and his desire to cooperate with him, while he is in office.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Regarding a Purchase of Land 16 December 1798 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winslow tells Knox that Nathaniel Hatch is eager to purchase land from Knox, but Knox's asking price is higher than Hatch had expected. Winslow also discusses other land issues and Thomas Flucker's estate.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about Government Appointments 28 June 1789 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his last letter, which excites in me the most grateful sensations. Did not know of any person who had a superior Claim upon Government office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made independently of the previous appointments given by state governments, before the new federal government had come into existence. Adds that Mr. [George] Thatcher (he spells it Thacher), the Congressional representative for his region, has corresponded with several merchants to find candidates for the import and export offices. Seems to suggest that local politicians and local merchants are in such good acquaintance that appointments might be handed out based on favoritism. Further, Winslow has resided only briefly in Portland, and has no mercantile concerns as such, so fears he will be deemed unsuitable. Discusses his prospects and hopes that Knox might be able to help him receive an appointment.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about a Possible Project in New Orleans 1 August 1805 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is very grateful for Knox's kind reply to his letter, and the enclosure of [dollar sign] 20. Discusses his possible project in New Orleans, and would like to undertake it if he is able to start on respectable footing, with Knox's help. Will write to his family members, but is unsure whether they will help him. Comments on his upcoming trip, and the help he will need.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox on Land Matters 27 March 1799 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1799 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winslow received Knox's letter of 27 March 1799. Winslow tells Knox, on the morrow shall inform Merrills and Bracket of your acceptance of their terms.... Winslow mentions a problem he has concerning his (Winslow's) problem.

Download or read book The Army Medical Department 1775 1818 written by Mary C. Gillett and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appendices include laws and legislation concerning the Army Medical Department. Maps include those of territories and frontiers and Continental Army hospital locations. Illustrations are chiefly portraits.

Download or read book Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Regarding Theft on Knox s Lands and Complaints Against Him 13 January 1799 written by Samuel Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1799 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winslow informs Knox that he is suffering much injury from Pillagers upon your Lands in Falmouth. Winslow says that the Secretary of the Treasury, has instituted an investigation of the Conduct of the Marshal of this District, in consequence of some complaints exhibited against Him, in a Letter to the President. Winslow asks that Knox not tell the attorney, Mr. Davis, that he wrote or knows about the matter. Winslow hopes that Knox could perhaps mention him to fill the position of Marshal of the District.