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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04200 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0089] May-June 1789 |
| Title | Samuel Barrett to Henry Knox asking for a government job |
| Date | 11 May 1789 |
| Author | Barrett, Samuel (1739-1798) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Asks Knox to help him find a job in the new government. Declares that he has a "numerous young Family to support" and has lost all his land by misfortune. Wants to be able to provide food, clothing and education for his children. Would either like an appointment in Knox's department, or for Knox to tell him of any new offices, departments or positions as they arise and to provide him with points of contact. Refer to GLC02437.04219 for Knox's reply. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Office Seeker Children and Family Land Transaction Poverty Education Clothing and Accessories |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Barrett, Samuel (1739-1798) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics |
| 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 Samuel Barrett about Barrett's job seeking Letter from Samuel Barrett, probably to Henry Knox |