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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07824 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0152] July-December 1803 |
| Title | Letter of introduction on behalf of Mr. Prescott from George Blake to Henry Knox |
| Date | 22 September 1803 |
| Author | Blake, George (fl. 1803-1821) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that the bearer of the letter, Mr. Prescott, is a young lawyer who recently completed his study of law at Blake's firm. Prescott plans to travel eastward [perhaps to Maine] and Blake hopes Knox will help him settle in and introduce him to others in the area. |
| Subjects | Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Law Immigration and Migration |
| People | Blake, George (fl. 1803-1811) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Law; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | It is possible that the author of this document is the same individual as the author of GLC02437.08068. The handwritings are similar, but it is unclear if they are the same. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |