Lear, Tobias (1762-1816) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04816 Author/Creator: Lear, Tobias (1762-1816) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 January 1791 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.7 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
President George Washington's personal secretary Lear writes to Secretary of War Knox to find out if Knox knows anything about Samuel Ogden and the position of the New Jersey attorney general. Washington "is anxious to give in the nomination."
Jany. 3. 1791
Dear Sir
The President wishes to know if you have heard anything respecting Mr Ogden who was spoken of for the Atty of New Jersey. - As the President is anxious to give in the nomination he will thank you for information on this point -
I am Dr Sir
respectfully & sincerely
Yours,
Tobias Lear
January 3d. 1791
General Knox -
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