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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04346 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 |
| Title | John Brooks to Henry Knox seeking a government appointment |
| Date | August 1789 |
| Author | Brooks, John (1752-1825) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that he has not composed a letter to Knox for awhile in order not to interrupt the business of his office, and also, in order not to be a burden. Discusses his poor financial prospects and wishes for a government appointment. Asks Knox about his prospects for receiving a position, now and in the future. He and his wife send their respects to Mrs. Knox. Date taken from docket. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Finance Office Seeker |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Brooks, John (1752-1825) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| 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 |