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Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06683 Author/Creator: Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 March 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Mentions that Knox has recently been appointed by the President to be Commissioner of a committee to map the eastern boundary of the United States. Asks, though it is early in the process, if he may be considered for a surveyor position under Knox.

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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