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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06024 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0121] January-March 1794 |
| Title | Nicholas Hoffman to Henry Knox about government projects and asks to be considered for work |
| Date | 10 January 1794 |
| Author | Hoffman, Nicholas (1736-1800) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of this situation, "but promises to give me the business if it comes under his direction." Offers his services to Knox. Heard rumors of one or two frigates being built in New York. Recommends Captain Anthony Rutgers for the superintendency of the work. Wants to be thought of for the job of payment of accounts or purchaser of materials. Has recently made a partnership with Frederick Babcock. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Navy American Indian History Revolutionary War General President Bank of the US Banking Finance Diplomacy Treaty Government and Civics Commerce Merchants and Trade Maritime Artisans Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Hoffman, Nicholas (1736-1800) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hamilton, Alexander (ca. 1757-1804) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Naval & Maritime; Health & Medicine; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |