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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04616 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0095] April-June 1790 |
| Title | Thomas Alexander to Henry Knox asking for patronage |
| Date | 25 May 1790 |
| Author | Thomas, Alexander (fl. 1790) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Apologizes for taking the liberty to write to Knox, whom he does not know personally but only by reputation. Explains that he worked as a clerk in the office of the Massachusetts Commissary General, but was recently dismissed because there was not enough work to require his services. Has since been unemployed, and has moved his family to New York City in hopes of finding work. Asks Knox for his "patronage & assistance in some employ." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Immigration and Migration Office Seeker Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Thomas, Alexander (fl. 1790) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Women in American History; 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 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to Alexander Thomas saying he is not able to help Thomas Dawes to Henry Knox recommending Alexander Thomas and excusing his prison time |