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Sterrett, Rebbeca, 1771-1813 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05648 Author/Creator: Sterrett, Rebbeca, 1771-1813 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Asks Knox for his assistance in obtaining an appointment for her husband, Mr. Samuel Sterett, in the office of Collector for the port of Baltimore, Maryland. Explains and apologizes that her husband cannot ask personally. States that should he receive this appointment, he will resign as a member of Congress. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sterett, Rebecca, 1771-1813
Sterett, Samuel, 1758-1833

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