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Lyman, Daniel, 1756-1830 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04485 Author/Creator: Lyman, Daniel, 1756-1830 Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 January 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.7 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Forwards a letter from Samuel Shaw (not included) and mentions his desire to be appointed in the "Revenue Establishment for the Port of Newport, when this State should accede to the Union." And also asks Knox for his support for his application.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lyman, Daniel, fl. 1775-1790
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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