Stephen Higginson To Henry Knox Asking For A Military Position For His Son 17 March 1790

Asks Knox to help his son obtain a position in the military. Higginson's son, John, previously served as an Ensign under General Jackson. He is now employed as commander of a ship, overseeing its cargo, but wants to change careers and become a soldier again: [B]efore he sailed last, he told me, that he should prefer being a Captain in the Army, to the situation of an [eminent] & wealthy merchant. Reports that his son is abroad, but will return in two months; asks that if Knox raises any new troops during that time, he reserve a spot for John Higginson, if that be not improper. Congratulates Knox on the progress and growth of the new government.