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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.04393
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 
Title Henry Knox to William Littlefield about his application to the President
Date 22 October 1789
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Littlefield, William  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Received Littlefield's letter with an enclosure for the President of the United States. Writes that when Rhode Island joins the union, President Washington will consider Littlefield's application, but reports that Washington cannot make any promises at this point. Provides news on mutual friends.
Subjects Revolutionary War General  Office Seeker  President  Government and Civics  US Constitution  Ratification  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Littlefield, William (fl. 1789)  
Place written New York, New York
Theme Creating a New Government; The Presidency; Government & Politics
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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