Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.04834-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 22, 1791
Author/Creator
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : address ; Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Congratulates Knox on his promotion as Secretary of War. Asks Knox for an appointment in the new Militia and for compensation for past military service. Makes the case for using the Artillery Company of Massachusetts, "which was incorporated in 1638 and possessing a Charter from the Government." Praises General Lincoln as the leader of the company and as someone who can recommend Waters.

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