28 June 1789
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Knox
Received his last letter, which "excites in me the most grateful sensations." Did not know of any person who had a "superior Claim upon Government" office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made independently of the previous appointments given by state governments, before the new federal government had come into existence. Adds that Mr. [George] Thatcher (he spells it "Thacher"), the Congressional representative for his region, has corresponded with several merchants to find candidates for the import and export offices. Seems to suggest that…
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