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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04803 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0097] October-December 1790 |
| Title | Abraham Ogden to Samuel Ogden about politics |
| Date | 20 December 1790 |
| Author | Ogden, Abraham (1723-1790) |
| Recipient | Ogden, Samuel |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Abraham Ogden writes his brother Samuel to show his surprise at "Mr. Hockton's Resignation" from an office he held. Abraham Ogden believes that maybe it was due to his desire to involve himself in New Jersey politics. Abraham Ogden declares that it would be "impolitick in me to hold an Office." |
| Subjects | Politics Government and Civics Office Seeker |
| People | Ogden, Abraham (1723-1790) Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) |
| Place written | Newark, New Jersey |
| 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 |