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- GLC#
- GLC02437.06072-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 2 April 1794
- Author/Creator
- Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.2 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Thanks Knox for their prior conversation and offers his assistance. Informs Knox he disagrees with the amount Knox wants to pay him for his services. Believes his past experience as a public servant and his current situation justifies a higher amount. Explains he has already built one frigate and executed an office of trust. Mentions the benefits of performing the requested duties and seems willing to negotiate the matter. Mount Pleasant is listed as the city, state is not given.
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