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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04330 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 |
| Title | Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox asking for a military appointment for his friend Samuel Newman |
| Date | 17 August 1789 |
| Author | Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to remind Knox of his friend Mr. Samuel Newman. Thinks Knox might know him by reputation from the army, and declares that he is so attached to military life that he awakens to the sounds of "Reveille" in his head. Asks for Knox's help seeking employment for Newman. Also sends his regards to Mr. [Samuel] Shaw and to thank Shaw for his continued friendship to William's brother Jack. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Office Seeker Friendship |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Newman, Samuel (fl. 1789-1791) |
| 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 |