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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04353 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox about their friendship and government appointments |
| Date | 10 September 1789 |
| Author | Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) |
| Recipient | Williams, Jonathan |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to thank Knox for his replies to his recent letters. Mentions that he and his wife are happy to announce they will be "permanent Citizens[s] of these States," and hopes to be close enough to Knox to renew their friendship. Thanks him for his attention to the recommendations he submitted to Knox for federal employment of several individuals, and knows Knox will select people based on merit. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Immigration and Migration Naturalization Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker Government and Civics Friendship |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| 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 of thanks from Henry Knox to Jonathan Williams |