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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05382 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 |
| Title | William Smith to Henry Knox regarding an appointment from the President |
| Date | 27 March 1792 |
| Author | Smith, William Stephens (1755-1816) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that he has yet to set sail due to poor weather. Comments that he has never been an ambitious man, but that the President [Washington] and his Minister of State (referring to Thomas Jefferson) have convinced him to take on a position with the government. Does not specify the position, but explains why he believes the President thought he had the honesty and strength of character to take on the job. Asks Knox to protect his brother and possibly provide him with a job. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Travel President Diplomacy Government and Civics Office Seeker Global History and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Smith, William Stephens (1755-1816) Washington, George (1732-1799) Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |