Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.07492

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GLC#
GLC02437.07492-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
December 3, 1800
Author/Creator
Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 26.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Noted as a copy. Speaks of his past services to Knox. Appears to be seeking employment from Knox either in training "young" men in the military or receiving a captain's commission in the Artillery. Requests Knox gives his letter to the current Secretary of War. Henley also included a letter from Knox written on 7 February 1799 which recommends Henley for a Majority or Captain's position. Docket notes, "David Henley."

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