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Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04887 Author/Creator: Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes Knox on behalf of Mr. William Balch who wants to join the army. Wants Knox to "recommend him as an Ensign - he is a Young Gentleman well qualified for an Officer."

Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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