 He had, not long after his arrival, some work in the way of his original employment, the remembrance of which gratifies the sturdy old gentleman to this day. General Knox, first Secretary of War under the Federal Government, employed Mr. Rollinson to...  American Engravers and Their Works - Page 144by William Spohn Baker - 1875 - 174 pagesFull view - About this book
 | William Dunlap - Art - 1834 - 448 pages
...this day. General Knox, first secretary of war, under the federal government, employed Mr. Rollinson to chase the arms of the United States upon a set...coat which was worn by General Washington, on the memorable day of his inauguration as president. Soon after, General Knox called to make payment, but... | |
 | United States - 1923 - 428 pages
...vocation, though \ve cannot imagine decorated buttons were much in vogue by the colonists. However, not long after his arrival, General Knox, first Secretary...Government, employed him to chase the Arms of the SOME EARLY ENGRAVERS 581 United States upon a set of gilt buttons for the coat to be worn by General... | |
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