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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04456 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | Henry Knox to John Maunsell requesting help for Moses Hazen |
| Date | 31 December 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Maunsell, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to Maunsell on behalf of Moses Hazen. Notes Hazen served in the last war and has been confined for several years to his bed from a stroke. Says Hazen's ill health has also caused embarrassment to Hazen's pecuniary affairs. Congress had promised Hazen indemnification for the loss of Hazen's British half pay. Knox asks Maunsell to apply to Mr. Brett for an official certificate from the British pay office. Noted as a copy on the docket. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Health and Medical Revolutionary War Continental Army Finance Congress Soldier's Pay Global History and Civics Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Hazen, Moses (1733-1803) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The American Revolution; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Moses Hazen to Henry Knox concerning the settlement of Hazen's affairs Letter from Moses Hazen to Henry Knox expressing frustration at not reaching a settlement for military affairs |