Hobby, John (1749-1802) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05818 Author/Creator: Hobby, John (1749-1802) Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 February 1793 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.7 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Feels bad having to ask for a favor from Knox. Says that Henry Dearborn, the present marshall for the District of Maine, has been elected to Congress, and Hobby wants Knox to use his influence to help [Hobby] become Dearborn's successor. As the President and Senate need to approve it, he thinks he stands a good chance with Knox's good word.
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