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Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04297 Author/Creator: Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 23.4 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. Hall, also brings a letter from Major [Pierce] Butler (see GLC02437.04296) which recommends Hall for a post in Knox's War Department. FitzSimons would like to add that he believes Hall is well-qualified for any post Knox may be able to secure for him.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822

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