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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03353 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0078] September-December 1786 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Elbridge Gerry about political openings |
| Date | 26 November 1786 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Gerry, Elbridge |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Almost identical in content to GLC02437.03352, which is a later copy of this letter. Writes that he and Mr. [Samuel] Osgood are investigating any openings in the public offices in New York, but have found none. Writes, "My brother whose resignation I hinted to you was possible, has decided to stay where he is. Indeed in the present state of commerce he can have no other prospects. Mr. Osgood & myself, will keep this object constantly in view, and in case of any vacancies or appointments, we shall use our utmost interest on the occasion. In respect to any vacancy under my direction, I shall consider it, at the refusal of your brother." Adds that he and Mrs. Knox send their love to Mrs. Gerry and her sister. Reports that since [Rufus] King has gone to Hartford, no New England members are present in Congress. Notes that there are not a sufficient number of members from the respective states to form a Congress. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Commerce Merchants and Trade Children and Family Office Seeker Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) Osgood, Samuel (1748-1813) King, Rufus (1755-1827) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to Elbridge Gerry about political openings[ copy] |
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