Lillie, John, 1755-1801 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07146 Author/Creator: Lillie, John, 1755-1801 Place Written: Milton Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1798 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Asks Knox for help in obtaining an appointment in the Corp of Marines, despite his preference for staying out of public service. Noted as written in Milton, state unknown.
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