Sullivan, John, 1740-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04358 Author/Creator: Sullivan, John, 1740-1795 Place Written: Exeter, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 30.2 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy
Written from Exeter, likely in New Hampshire. Refers to Knox's influence in the government, and asks that he uses it to recommend James Wheelock, the brother of the current president of Dartmouth College. Describes Mr. Wheelock's qualities and skills.
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