Pourcheresse, C. P., fl. 1765 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06298 Author/Creator: Pourcheresse, C. P., fl. 1765 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 31.3 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Expresses his sorrow about Knox resigning as Secretary of War. Discusses his service since being employed by Knox and requests a raise. Reminds Knox he had promised to do something better for him. Says he cannot support his family on a $700 yearly salary. Notes if he is not paid an additional sum he will be forced to enter the "theatre of the World."
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