Cockle, John, fl. 1789 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04325 Author/Creator: Cockle, John, fl. 1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31.3 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Writes to ask for employment under Knox. Emphasizes that he must support an aging mother and three sisters. Explains the financial misfortunes of himself and his family. Mentions several of the others he has contacted on the subject, including Colonel [David] Humphreys.
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