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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06072 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox about ship building and asks for better rate of pay |
| Date | 2 April 1794 |
| Author | Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document; Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Thanks Knox for their prior conversation and offers his assistance. Informs Knox he disagrees with the amount Knox wants to pay him for his services. Believes his past experience as a public servant and his current situation justifies a higher amount. Explains he has already built one frigate and executed an office of trust. Mentions the benefits of performing the requested duties and seems willing to negotiate the matter. Mount Pleasant is listed as the city, state is not given. |
| Subjects | Navy Finance Revolutionary War General Maritime |
| People | Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |