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Glover, John, 1732-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04653 Author/Creator: Glover, John, 1732-1797 Place Written: Marblehead, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1790 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Requests assistance in obtaining the position of collection officer at the port of Marblehead. Asks Knox to recommend him to President George Washington for the appointment. For a recommendation of Glover given by Benjamin Hichborn, refer to GLC02437.04652.

Glover, John, 1732-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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