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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04834 Author/Creator: Waters, Josiah (fl. 1776-1794) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 January 1791 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 23.1 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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