Rickard, William, fl. 1785-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04475 Author/Creator: Rickard, William, fl. 1785-1795 Place Written: Washington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 January 1790 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Asks Knox for a recommendation in obtaining a position in "the Collection of the Revenue in this Port." Notes he was a lieutenant under the command of Henry Jackson during the War. Asks Knox to refer to Jackson's opinion of Rickard's service. Place writ noted as "Washington/Port Bath/North Carolina."
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