Sullivan, John (1740-1795) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04358 Author/Creator: Sullivan, John (1740-1795) Place Written: Exeter, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.2 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy
Written from Exeter, likely in New Hampshire. Refers to Knox's influence in the government, and asks that he uses it to recommend James Wheelock, the brother of the current president of Dartmouth College. Describes Mr. Wheelock's qualities and skills.
Exeter September 16 1789
My Dear friend,
I know you are at head quarters and cannot be without influence anywhere; but more especially there: permit me therefore to ask your favorable influence on behalf of James Wheelock Esqr. Brother to the now presidt of Dartmouth Colledge & son to the Late Presidt of that university, he has received a Liberal Education, is a good Accountant, is faithful & Industrious; his reputation is high, his address & behavior is pleasing; he wishes the place of an assistant in some of the offices about the seat of Federal Government; I know you can serve him; & you may depend you will be serving a worthy character, & will very much oblige your Sincere friend & very humble servt
Jno Sullivan
His Excy Genl Knox
P:S His Brother the President will wait on you & converse with you on the subject I must beg [strikeout] leave to introduce him to your acquaintance & notice.
[address leaf]
His Excellency
General Knox
New York-
[docket]
Genl Sullivan
Exeter September 16
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