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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05028 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0100] May-June 1791 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Jonathan Williams regarding westward expansion and a position within the government |
| Date | 24 June 1791 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Williams, Jonathan |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | References Williams's letter of 27 May (GLC02437.04961). Has forwarded Mr. Bradford's letter. Says that he cannot say much about his application other than he "esteems him highly, and it would afford me real satisfaction to serve him." Writes, "The indian [business] will probably do well - An adequate force is raised and in [motion] forwards-" Tells Williams that he seems to have judgment to appreciate his own situation and that, in terms of finding an occupation, the "pursuit of some Love is as necessary for your mind as food for your body." Makes reference to bank stocks. Apparently in reference to helping Williams secure a position in the government, writes, "The post office would be agreable [sic] to you..." |
| Subjects | American Indian History Northwest Indian War Revolutionary War General Office Seeker Recruitment Military History Northwest Territory Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Bank of the US Banking Finance Post Office Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Native Americans; Government & Politics; Westward Expansion; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |