Tharp, John, 1751-1819 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04220 Author/Creator: Tharp, John, 1751-1819 Place Written: Marlborough, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 May 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.2 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy
Declares that he recently saw a newspaper advertisement about bounty lands for veterans and wondered whether he should apply. Also asks whether Knox knows of a job for which he might apply in the new government.
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