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Keyes, John (fl. 1814) to Joseph B. Varnum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03845.16 Author/Creator: Keyes, John (fl. 1814) Place Written: Concord, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1814 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Keyes acknowledges that a change in the Concord Post Office will soon take place. Requests that he be considered for Postmaster General and that he would oblige if appointed.

Varnum, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradley), 1751-1821
Keyes, John, fl. 1814

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