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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04352 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Thomas Rodney about his influence on the President |
| Date | 7 September 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Rodney, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that he received Rodney's last letter, respecting Rodney's correspondence with the President about Judge [Thomas] McKean and Colonel John Parks (see GLC02437.04345). Believes the President has complete knowledge of the character of these gentlemen, and does not flatter himself that he has special influence over the President. However, if he may be of some use, he will certainly provide his positive opinion. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker Government and Civics Judiciary President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Rodney, Thomas (1744-1811) Washington, George (1732-1799) McKean, Thomas (1734-1817) Parks, John (fl. 1789) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| 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 Thomas Rodney to Henry Knox recommending John Parks for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court |