Sullivan, John (1740-1795) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03415 Author/Creator: Sullivan, John (1740-1795) Place Written: Durham, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 January 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.1 x 17.4 cm. Order a Copy
Sullivan, the Governor of New Hampshire, writes that based on their long acquaintance and friendship, he takes the liberty to introduce his good friend Paine Wingate, delegate to Congress from New Hampshire. Writes that "he is a stranger in New York and I shall esteem it a great favor if you will please to make him acquainted with some of the first characters there. You will find him the scholar the Gentleman, and the man of sense every mark of attention paid to him by you will be gratefully acknowledged."
Durham, New Hampsre Jany the 14 1787
Sir
Relying on that Long acquaintance and friendship which has happily subsisted between us I take the Liberty of introducing to your Excellency's particular notice and acquaintance my very good friend The honorable pain Wingate Esqr. Delegate from this State to Congress he is a stranger in New York and I shall esteem it a great favor if you will please to make him acquainted with some of the first Characters there - you will find him the Scholar the Gentleman and the man of Sense every mark of attention [paid] to him by you will be gratefully acknowledged by Sir your Excellencys most obedient and very humble Servt
Jno. Sullivan.
his Excelly Henry Knox Esqr.
[address leaf]
His Excellency
Henry Knox Esqr.
Secretary of War
New York -
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