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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04356 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | Letter in support of Moses Hays application to be Collector at Newport |
| Date | 13 September 1789 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to ask Knox to recommend Mr. [Moses Michael] Hays for the position of Collector of Newport, Rhode Island, when Rhode Island's statehood becomes official (see GLC02437.04355 for Hays's request for the position). Relates that Hays lived there for many years before the war. Describes Hays as a gentleman of the "first Honour & Integrity" and comments on his business successes and loyalty to his family and the federal government. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Judaism US Constitution Ratification Government and Civics Office Seeker Commerce Taxes or Taxation Maritime Global History and Civics Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Hays, Moses Michael (1739-1805) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; 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 |