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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04455 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox recommending Daniel Lyman for a post in the revenue department |
| Date | 31 December 1789 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Recommends a mutual acquaintance, Daniel Lyman, a former aide-de-camp to General [William] Heath, to Knox and asks for his help in assisting Lyman in his career. Notes Lyman wishes an appointment in the revenue department when Rhode Island accedes to the Confederation. Signature has been clipped. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Military History Government and Civics Office Seeker Ratification US Constitution Finance Taxes or Taxation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Lyman, David (fl. 1779-1789) Heath, William (1737-1814) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |