Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798 to Henry Knox

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GLC02437.04200
GLC#
GLC02437.04200-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 May 1789
Author/Creator
Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 19.3 cm, Width: 15.4 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

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.

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