Sullivan Recommends James Wheelock to Knox
Document 1789John Sullivan recommends James Wheelock, brother to the new president of Dartmouth College and son to the late president of that university. He has a liberal education, is faithful and industrious, and is qualifed for a position in the new federal government.
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[Genl Sullivans
Entd September 16th]
His Excellency
General Knox
New York —
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
John Sullivan recommends James Wheelock, brother to the new president of Dartmouth College and son to the late president of that university. He has a liberal education, is faithful and industrious, and is qualifed for a position in the new federal government.
Date
09/16/1789
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Exeter New Hampshire
Repository
Collection
Document number
1789091640001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
John Sullivan
Notable locations
Exeter
Dartmouth College
Notable items
federal government
appointments