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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07596 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter Date: 29 August 1801 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.6 x 17.5 cm. Order a Copy

Letter is not signed but appears to be Knox's handwriting. Discusses the lumber business. Assures that his people would not send damaged goods. Also notes the prices of lumber.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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