Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04249 Author/Creator: Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Declares that he received Knox's last letter, and would like to ask him to forward to the President a copy of a letter from Governor [John] Hancock, which he transcribes on the bottom half of the page. Hancock's letter recommends Barrett for a job with the federal government.
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