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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04587-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- April 17, 1790
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to Sylvanus Bourne
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Replies to Bourne's letter (GLC02437.04585) that he received earlier that morning. Says that he will assist Bourne with his pursuits (an appointment abroad in the public agency) and gives him advice on how to best handle the business. Recommends Bourne expresses his desires on paper before seeking assistance from the President, George Washington, or the Secretary of Treasurer, Alexander Hamilton. Mentions his wish to have the Flucker estate settled as soon as possible.
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