Letter of Recommendation from Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox, 26 November 1797 PDF Download

Author: Samuel Winslow
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Writes a letter of recommendation for a man from Jamaica on his way to Boston. Noted as written in Portland, most likely Portland, Maine.

Author: Henry Knox
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Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

Author: Samuel Winslow
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Asks for a recommendation on behalf of one of the settlers in Thomaston for references in Philadelphia to help establish business.

Author: Samuel Winslow
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Winslow acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Knox's letter written 14 October. Winslow mentions a controversy between Mrs. Waldo and Us believing that Knox had a conviction either of the policy, or propriety of it. Winslow wishes to find employment but is unable to find anything. No doubt Knox will be ever near the Fountain of Federal business and Winslow hopes to get a position. Says he has not gone to the [Waldo] patent, as Knox wished, due to the hostile disposition of some inhabitants there and his own present embarrass'd condition. Discusses Cox's petition, land sales, and other details related to Knox's land. Complains that the property is depreciating, and that local residents regularly take timber from Knox's land.

Author: Samuel Winslow
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Asks Knox for assistance as he finds himself unable to provide adequately for himself and his family. Noted as written in Portland, most likely in Maine.

Author: Samuel Winslow
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Winslow received Knox's letter of 27 March 1799. Winslow tells Knox, on the morrow shall inform Merrills and Bracket of your acceptance of their terms.... Winslow mentions a problem he has concerning his (Winslow's) problem.

Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses previous letters. First page faded and may or may not go with the other pages. Last two pages extremely water-damaged and illegible. Docket noted as addressed to Samuel Winslow, dated April 1799.

Author: Samuel Winslow
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Author: Samuel Winslow
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Received his last letter, which excites in me the most grateful sensations. Did not know of any person who had a superior Claim upon Government office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made independently of the previous appointments given by state governments, before the new federal government had come into existence. Adds that Mr. [George] Thatcher (he spells it Thacher), the Congressional representative for his region, has corresponded with several merchants to find candidates for the import and export offices. Seems to suggest that local politicians and local merchants are in such good acquaintance that appointments might be handed out based on favoritism. Further, Winslow has resided only briefly in Portland, and has no mercantile concerns as such, so fears he will be deemed unsuitable. Discusses his prospects and hopes that Knox might be able to help him receive an appointment.

Author: Samuel Ogden
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Complains about the lack of letters from Knox and mentions the situation of mutual friends.