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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.06683
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0129] January-March 1796 
Title John Hills to Henry Knox mentioning Knox has been appointed Commissioner of a group mapping the eastern United States and asks to be considered for work
Date 31 March 1796
Author Hills, John (fl. 1771-1796)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Mentions that Knox has recently been appointed by the President to be Commissioner of a committee to map the eastern boundary of the United States. Asks, though it is early in the process, if he may be considered for a surveyor position under Knox.
Subjects President  Office Seeker  Land Transaction  Surveying  Government and Civics  Canada  Jay's Treaty  
People Hills, John (fl. 1771-1796)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Washington, George (1732-1799)  
Place written Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Theme Government & Politics; Science, Technology, Invention; The Presidency; Foreign Affairs
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859