Eveleigh, Nicholas (ca. 1748-1791) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04206 Author/Creator: Eveleigh, Nicholas (ca. 1748-1791) Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25.3 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to Knox not to provide him with information, but to elicit information from Knox about happenings in the government. Declares that he is very far away from the rest of government and would like to know more about what is going on. Hopes that the government will continue running smoothly, under men such as Knox. Would also like to recommend a Tom Shubrick for any military openings Knox is aware of, such as Adjutant General or Inspector General.
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