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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03373 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0078] September-December 1786 |
| Title | William Moore to Henry Knox about his commission |
| Date | 12 December 1786 |
| Author | Moore, William (1752-1819) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Gratefully acknowledges Knox's support for his cause; this support induces him to include an extract of a letter from Captain [possibly Constant] Freeman which he just received. Had been hoping for an appointment from the state of Massachusetts but now has "the mortifying information of my being neglected." If his conduct as an officer during the war had caused censure from his commanding officers, he would not have looked for another appointment, "but conscious of ever endeavoring to merit their Esteem, by acting, as far as my abilities would admit, consistent with the Character of a Soldier and a Gentleman, I am at a loss to account for this first instance of their disapprobation." Would appreciate it if Knox mentioned his name to Colonel [possibly Michael] Jackson if another position becomes available. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Office Seeker Government and Civics Revolutionary War Continental Army Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Moore, William (1752-1819) Jackson, Michael (1734-1801) Freeman, Constant (1757-1824) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| 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 |
| Related documents | Excerpt from a letter regarding military appointments |