Filling a Clerk's Vacancy in Hodgdon's Office
Document 1797Having heard of a vacancy for a clerk in Hodgdon's office, Kennedy offers his services. He has previously been employed by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury, for three years who should be consulted regarding Kennedy's character and abilities.
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Sir
Hearing of a vacancy for a Clerk in your Office I take the liberty of Offering my Services I have been in the employ of Joseph Nourse Esquire Register of the Treasury of the United States near Three Years to whom I beg leave to refer you for my Character & Abilities.
I am with respect
Sir Your hum. Servt
Michl Kennedy
February 18th 1797
Samuel Hodgden Esqr
[Michael Kennedy / 18 February 1797 / Wants a Clerkship]
[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24 1894. R.P.O. 401810.]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Having heard of a vacancy for a clerk in Hodgdon's office, Kennedy offers his services. He has previously been employed by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury, for three years who should be consulted regarding Kennedy's character and abilities.
Date
02/18/1797
Author
Recipient
Document number
1797021880001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Michael Kennedy