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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03107 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0074] January-April 1785 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth discussing his appointment as Secretary at War and his disappointment at the low salary |
| Date | 10 March 1785 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons. |
| Subjects | Continental Army Continental Congress Finance Revolutionary War General Debt Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Government and Civics |
| People | Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Parsons, Samuel Holden (1737-1789) Webb, Samuel Blachley (1753-1807) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |