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Allen, Jeremiah (fl. 1782-1791) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04887 Author/Creator: Allen, Jeremiah (fl. 1782-1791) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.6 x 18.5 cm.

Writes Knox on behalf of Mr. William Balch who wants to join the army. Wants Knox to "recommend him as an Ensign - he is a Young Gentleman well qualified for an Officer."

Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Revolutionary War General
Letter of Introduction or Recommendation
Office Seeker
Military History
Government and Civics
The Early Republic

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