Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Rickard
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04539 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1790 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.9 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
Replies to Rickard's letter from 20 January (GLC02437.04475). Informs Rickard that he would gladly help, but "the office you applied for was filled before I received your letter." Instructs Rickard to address the President of the United States if he seeks an appointment in the future.
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