Pike, William, fl. 1789-1790 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04334 Author/Creator: Pike, William, fl. 1789-1790 Place Written: Newburyport, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 August 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.4 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he was informed by his friend Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry that Knox was nominated to lead the War Department and that there might be a vacancy in his department for which Pike could apply. Asks that if Knox's department is already full, Knox recommend him to Mr. [likely Samuel] Osgood, who will likely head the Treasury Department, or to any other department head Knox knows.
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