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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04361 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Moses Michael Hays regarding Hays application to the President |
| Date | 20 September 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Hays, Moses Michael |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Would be happy to help Mr. Hays if he had the power to do so. However, it appears that Mr. Hays's not being a current resident of Rhode Island is a formidable barrier in securing him the appointment. Regardless of this problem, if he would like to submit a letter to the President about the position, Knox will present it to him. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Office Seeker Judaism Government and Civics Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hays, Moses Michael (1739-1805) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime; Banking & Economics |
| 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 Moses Hays to Henry Knox, applying to be Collector at Newport when Rhode Island joins the Union |