Letter, 1812 November 7.

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Letter, 1812 November 7.

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Letter to Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer requesting that Van Rensselaer consider him for appointment as the county clerk of Otsego County, N.Y. Morris states that he had served as the clerk of the county, but was removed due to his political preference. He asks Van Rensselaer to use his influence to secure the position for him once again. Morris also alludes to Van Rensselaer's recent battle at Queenston. He states that despite the poor position Van Rensselaer was placed in, he still supports him. Written at Butternut, N.Y.

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American Periodical Series I

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