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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Benjamin Lincoln

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03466 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 24, 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Same as GLC02437.03465. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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