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Wetmore, William, 1749-1830 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07508 Author/Creator: Wetmore, William, 1749-1830 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 27.4 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Appears to be seeking an office in Maine. Requests Knox writes to [Thomas?] Jefferson informing him of Wetmore's desire to be appointed.

Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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