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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05514 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 16.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Signed in text. Encloses testimonies (not included) for and recommends Thomas Divers as a man of "worth, activity, and skill in accounts."

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Th:Jefferson presents his respectful compliments to the Secretary at War, and to the testimonies inclosed, can add his own that Thomas Divers therein is a man of worth, activity, and skill in accounts, & likely to be of service in the staff if there be any occasion for services in that department, more than already engaged.

June. 22. 1792.

[address leaf]
The Secretary at war

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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