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Davis, William, fl. 1786-1791 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04183 Author/Creator: Davis, William, fl. 1786-1791 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.8 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Has written to several members of Congress about his desire to receive an appointment in the new Government. Declares that Knox knows his family well and knows that he has always been a "staunch friend to my Country." Also mentions his misfortune after the war. Asks Knox to use his influence to help him obtain a position.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Davis, William, fl. 1786-1791

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