Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Rufus King
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10302 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1794 Pagination: 2 p. ; 40.1 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses hiring an agent for the building of the frigate in New York and the fact that he is looking for "a character of approved accuracy, and integrity, acquainted with the modes of obtaining labor and materials which will be required in the most occonomical [sic] manner and who would not be above attending himself to the details." Asks King to also recommend people for the position but "without giving them expectation. Mentions that certain supplies should be obtained by special contacts. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.
King was a Federalist Senator from New York who served from, 1789-1796 and 1813-1824. He also served as Minister to Britain, and was the Federalist candidate for both Vice President and President of the United States.
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