Langdon, John, 1741-1819 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04559 Author/Creator: Langdon, John, 1741-1819 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 March 1790 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 33.3 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy
Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining a position in the War Department. Hopes that if Knox knows of no open positions, he will write to General [Benjamin] Lincoln on his behalf. Adds that General [Henry] Jackson has done all in his power to find Langdon a job, and suggested he write to Knox.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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