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Author: Samuel Barrett Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Asks the recipient, likely Knox, to pass an enclosure (not included) to George Washington. Hopes that Washington will consider him for the position of collecting the Duties of Excise in case Congress, assuming the State Debts, shall see fit to form such an Establishment. Asks for Knox to recommend him to Washington. Recipient inferred (refer to GLC02437.04200 and GLC02437.04219 for related documents).
Author: Samuel Barrett Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Asks the recipient, likely Knox, to pass an enclosure (not included) to George Washington. Hopes that Washington will consider him for the position of collecting the Duties of Excise in case Congress, assuming the State Debts, shall see fit to form such an Establishment. Asks for Knox to recommend him to Washington. Recipient inferred (refer to GLC02437.04200 and GLC02437.04219 for related documents).
Author: Samuel Barrett Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Asks Knox to help him find a job in the new government. Declares that he has a numerous young Family to support and has lost all his land by misfortune. Wants to be able to provide food, clothing and education for his children. Would either like an appointment in Knox's department, or for Knox to tell him of any new offices, departments or positions as they arise and to provide him with points of contact. Refer to GLC02437.04219 for Knox's reply.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Received his recent letters with their enclosures, and delivered the enclosures to the President. Writes that the President's recent illness has limited his ability to consider candidates for public office, but agrees that Barrett's documents will receive the fullest consideration.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Received his last letter (GLC02437.04200). Declares that Barrett's education and reputation entitle him to request a position in the new government, but that all nominations are made by the President. Encourages him to submit a letter of application, and discusses what its contents should include.
Author: Samuel Barrett Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Marked copy. Apologizes for being a stranger and having the nerve to write directly to such a superior as the President. Discusses his business misfortunes during and after the war, and asks for his help finding a position with the federal government. Outlines his strengths and virtues, and provides several names, including Henry Knox and General Benjamin Lincoln, as references.
Author: Samuel Ogden Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes, We very much lament the occasion which hurryed you by us with out giving us a call, we hope to hear of the recovery of your Child without injury having happened to so precious a member as its Eye. He and his wife look forward to an upcoming visit with Knox and his wife. Writes that he will be leaving from Booneton [Boonton] (in New Jersey) on Monday morning, and while en route will send Knox a letter on the subject of a remittance for one of their business contacts. He and Mrs. Ogden send their love to Lucy and to Uncle Billy, Knox's brother William. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.
Author: Samuel Breck Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Left some of his books and other items in New York during his last visit. Asks if he could trouble Knox to forward them privately to Boston. Describes some of the items. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Author: Samuel Ogden Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes a letter of introduction for the bearer, Mr. [Henry] Wynkoop, one of the Pennsylvania representatives to the new Congress, who will be spending time in New York. Recommends him as an acquaintance who will meet your esteem & civility. He and Mrs. Ogden send their love to Mrs. Knox and the family. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey. Possibly docketed by Henry Knox.
Author: Samuel Barrett
Author: Samuel Barrett
Author: Samuel Barrett
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Samuel Barrett
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Author: Samuel Breck
Author: Samuel Ogden
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