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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03044 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0073] August-December 1784 |
| Title | James Byers to Henry Knox complaining of difficulty receiving pay for his services |
| Date | 25 August 1784 |
| Author | Byers, James (fl. 1767-1784) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Byers, who had a contract with Congress to cast brass ordnance during the Revolutionary War, complains of difficulty receiving pay for his services. Asks Knox to intervene on his behalf, requesting a certificate from Knox attesting to his service. Plans to send the certificate with a petition to Congress. Encloses a copy of the last letter he received from Robert Morris on the subject (GLC02437.03037). |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Congress Congress Petition Industry Continental Army Contract Artillery Government and Civics Finance |
| People | Byers, James (fl. 1767-1784) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Robert Morris to James Byers discussing Bryers relinquishment of a contract with Congress |