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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04222-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 27 May 1789
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to William Palfrey
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.4 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Received his recent letter (GLC02437.04211). Is not aware of any vacancies in the public offices at present. Believes that there are so many applicants to government positions at present, that unless Palfrey receives a promise from an official who has the power to hire him, he should not rely on a government position and should continue looking for work elsewhere. He will nonetheless advise Palfrey of any positions that unexpectedly arise that might suit his talents.
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