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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04319 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 |
| Title | Request for an appointment in the Ordnance Department from Thomas Procter to Henry Knox |
| Date | 6 August 1789 |
| Author | Proctor, Thomas (1739-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Declares that he has not written to Knox in a long time. Writes that he served under Knox in the Artillery and believes Knox has a good opinion of him, so he would like to request an appointment under Knox in the Ordnance Department. Believes he has a strong knowledge of Ordnance and is qualified for the job. Has also written to the President on the subject. Reports that "President [possibly Thomas] Mifflin" would be happy to write a recommendation for him if it would help. Has also solicited Mr. Frederick Muhlenberg's assistance. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Military History Revolutionary War Continental Army Artillery Ammunition President Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Congress |
| People | Proctor, Thomas (1739-1806) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800) Washington, George (1732-1799) Muhlenberg, Frederick Augustus Conrad (1750-1801) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 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 |