Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04296 Author/Creator: Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy
Writes to recommend a friend, Mr. Hall, for a clerk's position under Knox in the War Department. Describes Mr. Hall's past military service as well as his misfortunes in civilian life, and describes him as old but honorable and of great ability.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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