RWB Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) Tristram Dalton, Esq. Philadelphia December 16, 1791 The President of the United States Sir: Having twice already intruded upon your important time, I feel a great reluctance in addressing you, Sir, again on my own account. A Bill for establishing a Mint being before the Honorable Senate, in which an Office of Director is designated, I am induced to propose myself a candidate therefor, when the Bill shall have become a Law, and I beg leave to add, that, if it should be convenient with your arrangements the appointment to that Place would be very agreeable to me – and accepted with gratitude. In every Event, I am, with all possible respect, Your most obedient and humble servant. Tristram Dalton The previous February, Dalton asked to be appointed Post Master General, but did not get the position. Dalton was appointed Treasurer of the U. S. Mint May 4, 1792 and remained until he resigned on April 23, 1794. Edited August 9, 2022 by RWB Oldhoopster and Quintus Arrius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebo Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 At least he was looking for work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldFinger1969 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I grew up with a Tristram !! And wasn't that the full name of Tris Speaker, the baseball player of the early-1900's ? Quintus Arrius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) [Now I know from whom I picked up that phrase, "your most obedient and humble servant." Great piece!] Edited August 10, 2022 by Quintus Arrius Add closing bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...