Requesting Public Employment for Mr. Peirce's Son
Document 1792Knoxs friend Mr. Peirce has a son who desires public employment. If Lincoln, with his duty and other obligations, can confidently find him a position, Knox beseeches him to do so.
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[Henry Knox
Jan 12 1792]
Philadelphia 12 Jany 1792
My dear Sir
My particular friend Mr Paine has a son, who wishes for a public employment under you. If you can give it him consistently with your duty, and other engagements, I should consider it, the same mark of your friendship as your being own for.
I am my dear Sir Your sincere and affectionate friend Knox
General Lincoln
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Knoxs friend Mr. Peirce has a son who desires public employment. If Lincoln, with his duty and other obligations, can confidently find him a position, Knox beseeches him to do so.
Date
02/12/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1792021200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Benjamin Lincoln
Henry Knox
Notable locations
Philadelphia