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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04296 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 |
| Title | Pierce Butler to Henry Knox recommending a friend for a position in the War Department |
| Date | 20 July 1789 |
| Author | Butler, Pierce (1744-1822) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to recommend a friend, Mr. Hall, for a clerk's position under Knox in the War Department. Describes Mr. Hall's past military service as well as his misfortunes in civilian life, and describes him as old but honorable and of great ability. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Government and Civics Office Seeker Military History |
| People | Butler, Pierce (1744-1822) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Thomas FitzSimons to Henry Knox recommending a friend for a position in the War Department Letter from Henry Knox to Pierce Butler apologizing for being unable to help his friend |