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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04671 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | Reverend Samuel Blair to Henry Knox about his war infirmities and asking for a chaplaincy when Congress goes to Philadelphia |
| Date | 6 August 1790 |
| Author | Blair, Samuel (1741-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Reverend Blair to Secretary of War Knox. Blair says his infirmities dating back to his days in the army hinder his ability to work in the "stated customary offices" of his ministry. Requests that Knox help him get a "Chaplaincy in the Congress, on their removal to Philad[elphia]. Mentions that the timing of this letter might be inconvenient as the government prepares to move from New York. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Injury or Wound Health and Medical Military History Religion Congress Government and Civics Office Seeker |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Blair, Samuel (1741-1818) |
| Place written | Germantown, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Religion; The American Revolution; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |