Brooks solicits a federal appointment from Knox
Document 1789Letter, asks for federal appointment.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for federal appointment.
Date
08/1789
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1789089940101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
J Brooks
Notable locations
New York
Boston
Notable items
president
testimonial
disposed to be considered as candidate under the federal government ever since its organization
particular object of pursuit
Marshal for this district
candidate for that office
solicitude
considerations should have weight in the decision
idea of the business
the past will govern the appointment
what is passing in the great world
wishing for a long time past to address myself to you
unwilling to interrupt the important business of your office
infinite aversion to exotic subjects
feellings I find it impossible to suppress
prospects
interview with you
change of situation is in the highest degree desirable
business
person with whom I corresponded
arrangements of my own will be suspended