Lyman solicits an appointment from Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Lyman solicits an appointment from Knox
Description
Letter, discusses application for federal appointment.
short description
Ltr, dis application for appointment.
year created
1790
month created
03
day created
12
author
sent from location
Newport
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Daniel Lyman
notable location
Newport
notable item/thing
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
document number
1790031240201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AJO18 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 25, P: 168 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Lyman | Newport | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |