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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04363 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | William Littlefield to Henry Knox concerning his application to the Collector's Office in Newport |
| Date | 24 September 1789 |
| Author | Littlefield, William (fl. 1789) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Asks Knox to take an enclosed letter (not present) to the President, but asks him to read it first to ensure its propriety. Comments that he believes Rhode Island will soon become part of the "Federal Body," and therefore is applying to the Collector's Office in Newport. If that office is unavailable, would be happy with another position. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Office Seeker US Constitution Ratification Maritime Taxes or Taxation Commerce Revolutionary War General President |
| People | Littlefield, William (fl. 1789) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime; Banking & Economics |
| 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 Henry Knox to William Littlefield about his application to the President |