Cheever, Ezekiel (1720-1793) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01633 Author/Creator: Cheever, Ezekiel (1720-1793) Place Written: Westford, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.6 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Mentions that he has taken the liberty of enclosing a letter by Mr. Commissary [Samuel] Hodgdon regarding Cheever's continued grievances (possibly regarding his pay and benefits: see GLC02437.01379 and GLC02437.01553). Remarks that Hodgdon's letter is "flattering, but [...] a poor boon." Adds that he hopes Knox will be able to "use your influence in my behalf, my perplexed circumstances I trust will apologize for this request." Place name listed as Wesford, possibly Westford, Massachusetts. "Public service" written on address leaf.
Ezekiel Cheever also has a son by the same name (1741-1826). According to the U.S. Military's Ordnance Corps website, the elder Cheever (1720-1793) was the Ordnance officer. www.goordnance.apg.army.mil/
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