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White, William, fl. 1810 to Joseph B. Varnum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03845.08 Author/Creator: White, William, fl. 1810 Place Written: Rutland, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 29, 1810 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

White offers his services to the government "at a time of increasing outrages on its honour." He relies on his old acquaintanceship with Varnum to request a "friendly and influential aid" in finding him government employment. White highlights his steadfast political principles and "greater veneration and respect for the late and present administration of our Federal government."

Varnum, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradley), 1751-1821
White, William, fl. 1810

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