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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04612 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0095] April-June 1790 |
| Title | George Joy to Henry Knox recommending a friend to command a revenue cutter |
| Date | 20 May 1790 |
| Author | Joy, George (fl. 1786-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs Knox that he has tried calling on him several times, but was unable to find him at home. Writes that he wanted to recommend to Knox a friend, Captain John Foster Williams, who is applying for a position in command of a revenue cutter. Declares that Mr. [likely Alexander] Hamilton mentioned to him that Knox might be consulted in filling this position. Lists the characteristics that make Captain Williams a good fit for the position. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker Maritime Government and Civics Commerce Taxes or Taxation Finance |
| People | Joy, George (fl. 1786-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | The United States Revenue-Marine, later renamed the United States Revenue Cutter Service, was established in August 1790 by Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury. Armed cutter ships under this agency were charged with enforcing maritime law, particularly in regards to piracy. This agency would later join with other agencies to form the United States Coast Guard. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |