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Eyen, Frederic, fl. 1782-1787 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03511 Author/Creator: Eyen, Frederic, fl. 1782-1787 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Lists his expenses and asks Knox for assistance in finding employment in New York since he has lost his position as a clerk. Copies in a recommendation from his former employer and gives the reason for his discharge as the liquidation of the firm.

Eyen, Frederic, fl. 1782-1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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