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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06781 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0131] July-September 1796 |
| Title | William Kersey to Henry Knox asking for Knox's help as he is to be released from military service and has no skill to fall back on |
| Date | 1 July 1796 |
| Author | Kersey, William (fl. 1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by William Simmons. Writes to ask for Knox's help. Knew Knox from service during the war. Explains that due to a recent act of Congress, he will be among a number of soldiers to be "deranged" [released] from the military next October. Has no skill or career to fall back on for financial support. Asks if Knox will intervene on his behalf with the President, so he will not be forced to leave the military. |
| Subjects | Military History Revolutionary War Government and Civics Congress Law Finance President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Kersey, William (fl. 1796) Simmons, William (fl. 1791-1798) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |