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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04345 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 |
| Title | Thomas Rodney to Henry Knox recommending John Parks for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court |
| Date | August 1789 |
| Author | Rodney, Thomas (1744-1811) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written from "Poplar Grove, Delaware." Is happy to hear that Knox will continue on as Secretary of War. Declares that he has written to the President and recommended Colonel John Parks for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Would like Knox to speak favorably of the nomination to the President, if he supports it. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General President Government and Civics Judiciary Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker |
| People | Rodney, Thomas (1744-1811) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Parks, John (fl. 1789) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Delaware |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to Thomas Rodney about his influence on the President |