Lyman solicits an appointment from Knox
Document 1790Letter, discusses application for federal appointment.
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[New Port march 9th 1790
Daniel Lyman Esqr
Respecting an appointment]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, discusses application for federal appointment.
Date
03/12/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Newport
Repository
Collection
Document number
1790031240201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Daniel Lyman
Notable locations
Newport
Notable items
since I was honoured with your favor
forwarded to the President of the United States letters from some of our best characters respecting the propriety of my application
say with truth
approbation of the President
no acquaintance can give me greater or more sensible pleasure than the medium through which it will be obtained
sincere wishes that your health & happiness may be increased in proportion to the honor with which you sustain your public & private character