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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04539 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Reply from Henry Knox to William Rickard apologizing for being unable to help him seek office |
| Date | 11 March 1790 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Rickard, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Replies to Rickard's letter from 20 January (GLC02437.04475). Informs Rickard that he would gladly help, but "the office you applied for was filled before I received your letter." Instructs Rickard to address the President of the United States if he seeks an appointment in the future. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation President Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Rickard, William (fl. 1785-1795) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Request for a recommendation for a revenue job from William Rickard to Henry Knox |