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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04219 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0089] May-June 1789 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Samuel Barrett about Barrett's job seeking |
| Date | 24 May 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Barrett, Samuel |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Received his last letter (GLC02437.04200). Declares that Barrett's education and reputation entitle him to request a position in the new government, but that all nominations are made by the President. Encourages him to submit a letter of application, and discusses what its contents should include. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Office Seeker Education President Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Barrett, Samuel (1739-1798) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| 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 | Samuel Barrett to Henry Knox asking for a government job Letter from Samuel Barrett, probably to Henry Knox |