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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04587 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0095] April-June 1790 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Sylvanus Bourne offering assistance in his pursuit of a position abroad |
| Date | 17 April 1790 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Bourne, Sylvanus |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Replies to Bourne's letter (GLC02437.04585) that he received earlier that morning. Says that he will assist Bourne with his pursuits (an appointment abroad in the public agency) and gives him advice on how to best handle the business. Recommends Bourne expresses his desires on paper before seeking assistance from the President, George Washington, or the Secretary of Treasurer, Alexander Hamilton. Mentions his wish to have the Flucker estate settled as soon as possible. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Office Seeker Government and Civics Diplomacy Global History and Civics President Estate Finance |
| People | Bourne, Sylvanus (1761-1817) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Note from Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox asking for support in gaining an appointment abroad |