Joy makes recommendation to Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Joy makes recommendation to Knox
Description
Letter, recommends applicant for command of a Cutter.
short description
Ltr, rec applicant for Cutter command.
year created
1790
month created
05
day created
20
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
sent to location
War Office
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
George Joy
Hamilton
Capt. John Williams
notable location
War Office
New York
Boston
notable item/thing
informs me you will most probably be consulted
applying to you in the business
taken the liberty to advise him to cover such letters of recommndation as he may judge necessary to you
trade
eligible occupation for a peron
accustomed to the command of a ship of war
principles of honor
unblemished reputation in the public service give claim to offices of public
no man will better deserve our patronage
such characters have a preference with the president
as the applicant for the command of a revenue Cutter
have had the honor of calling on you sundry times without being so fortunate as to meet you
document number
1790052040301
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AJR18 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 26, P: 59 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Joy | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | War Office | [n/a] |