Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07971 Author/Creator: Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843 Place Written: Wiscasset, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy
Writes that since Knox has declined to be a candidate for state Congress in the next election, many reputable men in his district are supporting a Mr. Orchard Cook. Provides some of his qualifications, including that he is a Federalist, and asks Knox to write his friends in support of Cook.
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