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Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07855 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 Place Written: Norwalk, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 May 1804 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 24.5 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he received a very disappointing letter from his cousin, Isaac Winslow. Had decided to follow the plan Knox was kind enough to arrange for him, determined to go to Louisiana, and declined an opportunity at a school. However, the letter from Winslow suggested Knox might not be in favor of the plan after all, and Winslow suggested he go to New York to consult with several sponsors of the expedition. Ultimately they all decided he should not travel to New Orleans without a guarantee of employment there. He has not heard from anyone in awhile and hopes Knox will tell him what to do and help him gain a position there, or somewhere else, as he has no opportunities available and he and his family are suffering.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Winslow, Isaac, 1763-1806

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