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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06318 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 22 January 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.5 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Possibly a draft of a recommendation for a gentleman named John Hills. Discusses the survey and leveling work John Hills provided for him for the last four summers. Also mentions lands in Massachusetts, the Waldo patent lands, and canals.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

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