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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04297 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 |
| Title | Thomas FitzSimons to Henry Knox recommending a friend for a position in the War Department |
| Date | 20 July 1789 |
| Author | Fitzsimons, Thomas (1741-1811) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. Hall, also brings a letter from Major [Pierce] Butler (see GLC02437.04296) which recommends Hall for a post in Knox's War Department. FitzSimons would like to add that he believes Hall is well-qualified for any post Knox may be able to secure for him. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Government and Civics Office Seeker |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Fitzsimons, Thomas (1741-1811) Butler, Pierce (1744-1822) |
| 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 Pierce Butler to Henry Knox recommending a friend for a position in the War Department Letter from Henry Knox to Thomas FitzSimons apologizing for being unable to help his friend |