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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04880 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0099] March-April 1791 |
| Title | Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about his son not taking an army appointment |
| Date | 20 March 1791 |
| Author | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes Knox about his son receiving "an appointment in the 2d Regiment of the Federal Troops." Informs him that his son cannot accept the appointment due to his present commitment, but they are both grateful for the opportunity. Mentions issues with Mr. Thomas Flucker's estate, as well as issues involving other debtors. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Office Seeker Children and Family Estate Finance Debt |
| People | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |