Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03107 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons.
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