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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04358 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0091] September-October 1789 |
| Title | John Sullivan to Henry Knox recommending his brother for a government position |
| Date | 16 September 1789 |
| Author | Sullivan, John (1740-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written from Exeter, likely in New Hampshire. Refers to Knox's influence in the government, and asks that he uses it to recommend James Wheelock, the brother of the current president of Dartmouth College. Describes Mr. Wheelock's qualities and skills. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Education |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Sullivan, John (1740-1795) Wheelock, James (fl. 1789) |
| Place written | Exeter, New Hampshire |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; Education |
| 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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