Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Mercy Otis Warren
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04276 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 July 1789 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Has received her recent letter. Declares that he would love to help members of her family, but that the President handles all appointments, so suggests that Major H[enry] Warren (likely her son; see GLC02437.04245) contact the President directly. Adds that it would be helpful to include character references, perhaps written by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and Governor [James] Bowdoin. Discusses the basis on which the President will be making appointments. Also discusses the recent illness of his child (see GLC02437.04275).
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