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14 June 1847
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
[Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]
In response to J.B. Blake's third party request for a naval position. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason.
GLC00496.130
1846/11/24
Pardon of Francis Bassach (c/s James Buchanan)
c/s James Buchanan. Bassach was known as "alias William Mallett" and had been convicted of "assault on the high seas."
GLC06936
1848/07/05
Pardon of Edward King (c/s James Buchanan)
Convicted of transferring forged papers to the treasury in exchange for money
GLC06868.03
circa 14 May 1845
to Henry Harn
Docketed address leaf from President Polk to Harn in Philadelphia. States "President Polk Recd May 14th 1845."
GLC03481.06
26 December 1791
Burnham, John, 1749-1843
to John Stagg
Received his recent letter. Is ready to proceed, but is waiting for the "honorable Secretary" (Henry Knox, the Secretary of War) to accept his resignation. His request has not yet been sent in, so asks Stagg to forward it to Knox. (See GLC02437...
GLC02437.05275
16 March 1783
Bushnell, David, 1740-1826
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant Nathaniel Osborn]
Captain David Bushnell recommends Osborn for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09691
3 April 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for David Davenport]
Captain David Bushnell recommends Davenport for a leave of absence until 15 April. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09704
12 February 1783
Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Walmsbey]
Colonel Butler, of the First Connecticut Regiment, recommends Walmsbey for a leave of absence until 8 March 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09636
11 January 1783
Ensworth, Jedediah, fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Abijah Hubbell]
Colonel Ensworth recommends Hubbell, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a sixty day leave of absence. Possibly intends the request for Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09606
20 January 1783
Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Seth Peabody]
Captain Niven recommends Peabody, in Lieutenant Kirkpatrick's company of sappers and miners, for a sixty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09616
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