Download or read book Samuel Cooper to Henry Knox Asking for a Job 24 April 1789 written by Samuel Cooper and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hopes not to offend him by communicating his wishes. Repeats his desire to obtain an appointment with the new government, whether in the civil or military arena. Notes that in a 27 February 1787 letter to Cooper, Knox had expressed a favorable opinion of him. Apologizes for troubling Knox on the subject.
Download or read book Samuel Barrett to Henry Knox Asking for a Government Job 11 May 1789 written by Samuel Barrett and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to help him find a job in the new government. Declares that he has a numerous young Family to support and has lost all his land by misfortune. Wants to be able to provide food, clothing and education for his children. Would either like an appointment in Knox's department, or for Knox to tell him of any new offices, departments or positions as they arise and to provide him with points of contact. Refer to GLC02437.04219 for Knox's reply.
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 Cooper to Henry Knox 24 January 1787 written by Samuel Cooper and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from New Burgh, likely Newburgh, New York. Docket reads, Mr. Saml Cooper- Wants an appointment what I cannot give him. Thanks him for his recent letters, as well as for his good opinion and willingness to help him. Writes that he is sorry his application was so late, and knows that it is likely the appointments have been mostly completed, but if there are any vacancies, he would be very honored if Knox would recommend him to Colonel [Henry] Jackson.
Download or read book Samuel Cooper Johonnot to Henry Knox 21 October 1788 written by Samuel Cooper Johonnot and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to examine a memorandum and offer his observations. Awaits Knox's instructions in filling up the Interval of Time now before me...
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Parkman about Iron 1 April 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: Encloses (not included) an extract of a letter from Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Parkman apparently owes his share of funds for iron that was paid for, in part, by Major [Samuel] Shaw. Knox says that the iron can likely be procured in Boston, but might be procured in New York, on three months' credit. Declares that it would be an unfortunate circumstance if the ship should suffer for want of iron. Offers to help procure it in New York if Parkman cannot in Boston.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Cooper about Massachusetts Artillery 24 February 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that the arrangements of the Massachusetts artillery are completed and all the vacancies filled. Notes he will mention Cooper's request to Col. [Henry] Jackson. In a different hand, noted as written at W. O., which most likely stands for War Office. The War Office was located in New York City at that time. Also noted as Private on the docket.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Cooper Johonnot Regarding Obtaining a Commission in the United States Army 5 November 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: Writes in reply to a letter sent requesting assistance in obtaining a commission in the United States Army. States that at present all vacancies are filled by the States... and says it is unlikely more troops will be raised unless an Indian war breaks out. Adds that the troops in service will of course in a year or two be modified agreably to the powers of the new government... Watermarked C Taylor. Recipient inferred from content of this document and GLC02437.04014.
Download or read book Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox 11 April 1789 written by Samuel Holden Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a letter (not included) from General [Horatio] Gates and Mr. Balmain which requests Knox to send warrants for their Donation Lands. Has asked Colonel [perhaps Richard] Platt to obtain the warrants from Knox, as well as a warrant for Parsons, which he is asking for with this letter. Discusses traveling to the Illinois Territory and asks Knox to give orders to General [Josiah] Harmar (he spells it Harmer) on the subject.
Download or read book Samuel Cooper to Henry Knox Introducing a Mr Jonathan Pollard 20 January 1776 written by Samuel Cooper and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a letter of introduction for a man named Mr. Pollard, and asks a Knox to give him an office of some sort. Possibly, Jonathan Pollard, who became a quartermaster for Knox.
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 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 Henry Knox to Robert Morris Regarding Employment for Samuel Shaw 15 May 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: Transmits Morris a letter from Samuel Shaw, who served as Knox's aide during the Revolutionary War. Shaw hopes to gain employment from Morris in an unspecified position.
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 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.
Download or read book Request for Employment from John Cockle to Henry Knox 12 August 1789 written by John Cockle 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 for employment under Knox. Emphasizes that he must support an aging mother and three sisters. Explains the financial misfortunes of himself and his family. Mentions several of the others he has contacted on the subject, including Colonel [David] Humphreys.
Download or read book Samuel Breck to Henry Knox Asking Knox to Forward Him Some Books 8 August 1789 written by Samuel Breck and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Left some of his books and other items in New York during his last visit. Asks if he could trouble Knox to forward them privately to Boston. Describes some of the items. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
