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9 December 1797
Ingraham, Joseph, 1762-1800
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to sponsor him as he is applying for a position as first lieutenant on board the frigate, the USS Constitution.
GLC02437.07062
15 May 1798
Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827
Maryland congressman Howard discusses the impending conflict between America and France and public reaction to the XYZ Affair. Free frank signed by Howard.
GLC02437.07128
13 July 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to [William] Hull
Knox vouches for Isaac Wilkins, who delivers this letter to Colonel [William] Hull. Wilkins hopes to move from Long Island to Westchester, New York. Notes that during the course of the war, Wilkins conduct has been "fine," and his character...
GLC02437.10119
21 August 1783
to [Robert] Howe
Possibly written to General Robert Howe. Asks Howe, commanding detachments of the Continental Army at Philadelphia, to inform him of any political news. Writes: "We have nothing here but the same dull round of the rise & setting sun. No objects to...
GLC02437.10128
1673/12/12
Pynchon, John, 1626-1703
to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses
John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.
GLC03107.04865
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