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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04016 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0086] October-December 1788 |
| Title | Joseph Cranch to Henry Knox asking for employment |
| Date | 28 October 1788 |
| Author | Cranch, Joseph (1769-1791) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Solicits employment from Knox. Offers to clean some pistols in Springfield, Massachusetts. After the task is finished, will wait for Knox's further commands. Instructs Knox to direct his reply to the care of William Cranch in Boston. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Office Seeker Weaponry Military History |
| People | Cranch, Joseph (1769-1791) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Portland, Maine |
| Theme | Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Refer to GLC02437.03134 for more information on Joseph Cranch. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Richard Cranch to Henry Knox recommending his nephew Joseph Cranch for employment in the Armourer's Department |