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Williams, H., fl. 1789 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04131 Author/Creator: Williams, H., fl. 1789 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.7 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Writes to introduce the bearer of the letter, Mr. Samuel Hanson, who is seeking a position in government. Believes Mr. Hanson has "good natural abilities, improved by a liberal education," and that Knox would be pleased with his services.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Williams, H., fl. 1789
Hanson, Samuel, fl. 1789

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