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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04100 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0087] January-February 1789 |
| Title | Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox about Bourne's hopes of appointment |
| Date | 27 January 1789 |
| Author | Bourne, Sylvanus (1761-1817) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that a committee has convened to "agree upon the necessary provisions for the foreign Department." Would like Knox's honest opinion as to the prospect of Bourne's receiving an appointment after Knox's recommendation. Hopes in the meantime to be successful in the business world. Comments on his potential of success in business versus in public service. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Politics Global History and Civics Diplomacy Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Bourne, Sylvanus (1761-1817) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |