Barrett forwards Governor Hancock's endorsement to Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Barrett forwards Governor Hancock's endorsement to Knox
Description
Letter, encloses Hancock's letter of endorsement.
short description
Ltr, enc Hancock letter of endorsement
year created
1789
month created
06
day created
20
author
sent from location
Boston
recipient
sent to location
New York
in collection
in image
note
Encloses an undated copy of Governor Hancock's letter of Endorsement in Barrett's handwriting.
author note
Samuel Barrett
recipient note
Henry Knox
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Samuel Barrett
Samuel Barret
Governor Hancock
notable location
New York
Boston
notable item/thing
intention o solicit some appointment under the general Government in aid of his support
large young family
Operation of the War & consequent misfortunes
lost a valuable property & business
singular pleasure
instrumental in accomplishing his wishes
cordially recommend him to your Excellency
offices
principles of Honor & Integrity
reputation to himself
advantages to the public
polite & friendly letter
leave to trouble you with the enclosed
moment of leisure with the President
information & assurances
knowledge of me & kind disposition
document number
1789062040001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AJF05 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 24, P 56 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Barrett | Boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |