Sherburne solicits an appointment from Knox
Document 1790This letter discusses the Rhode Island convention to ratify the Constitution. Sherburn then asks to be appointed to the Collector of the port of Newport.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
This letter discusses the Rhode Island convention to ratify the Constitution. Sherburn then asks to be appointed to the Collector of the port of Newport.
Date
01/18/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Newport
Repository
Collection
Document number
1790011840001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Henry Sherburne
Collins
British Troops
House of Representatives
Upper House
Governor
Office of Collectir, Collector
Notable locations
Newport
New York
Rhode Island
United States
Notable items
bill
convention