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Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04805 Author/Creator: Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Barrett wants to know "(in confidence)" from Knox whose idea was behind a recent speech President Washington made in which he "introduces the Subject of the Consular Convention to the Consideration of Congress." Barrett asks for advice about when he should resubmit an application to the President.

Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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