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Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04308 Author/Creator: Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 July 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.6 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses a letter to the President from his "worthy friend and Nephew Majr. [likely Nathaniel] Fosdick," which asks for an appointment in Marblehead for Fosdick. Knows Fosdick to be an "honest worthy fellow." Sends his regards to Knox's wife and family.

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Fosdick, Nathaniel F., fl. 1789
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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