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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Marinus Willett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05104 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 5 August 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Marked "Private." Says that George Washington has showed him Willett's letter of 31 July. Knows that Willett was interested in a government position, but understands that he turned down an offer for the sheriff's office for the city and county of New York. States the president will be pleased to help him in the future. Docketed by Knox.

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