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Talbot, Silas, 1751-1813 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04490 Author/Creator: Talbot, Silas, 1751-1813 Place Written: Johnstown, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 31, 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 29.8 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Forwards (not included) copies of papers and a letter (see GLC02437.04491) he sent to the President, George Washington, for Knox to look at. Also asks Knox for his support in his application for a position. Writes, "...being convinced that a word from you to him [the President] in due season will have a powerful effect on his mind and in my favor..."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Talbot, Silas, 1751-1813
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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