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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04893 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0099] March-April 1791 |
| Title | William Davis to Henry Knox wanting to be Inspector of Excise |
| Date | 30 March 1791 |
| Author | Davis, William, Jr. (fl. 1783-1824) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Solicit Knox's support for appointment as Inspector of Excise. Notes he has already sent his petition to President George Washington and hopes Knox can wield some influence over the president. Believes Knox can attest to his character and that he has "been a staunch friend to the liberty of my Country." Explains "had I not met with very heavy losses, since 1775, which has reduced me, I should have had no occasion for this my application." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Office Seeker Taxes or Taxation Government and Civics President Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Revolutionary War Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Finance |
| People | Davis, William, Jr. (fl. 1783-1824) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |