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Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04100 Author/Creator: Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 27, 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Writes that a committee has convened to "agree upon the necessary provisions for the foreign Department." Would like Knox's honest opinion as to the prospect of Bourne's receiving an appointment after Knox's recommendation. Hopes in the meantime to be successful in the business world. Comments on his potential of success in business versus in public service.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

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