Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Samuel Barrett

GLC02437.04219

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GLC#
GLC02437.04219-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
24 May 1789
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Samuel Barrett
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

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.

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