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23 August 1796

Appleton, Nathaniel, 1731-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by several members of the Standing Committee of the 20 Associates. Committee writes to ask Knox for a complete survey of the entirety of their territory. The committee explains the nature of the survey they want, the boundaries of what they would like to be surveyed, as well as why they need a survey.

GLC02437.06803

23 November 1797

Appleton, Nathaniel, 1731-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and settlers that they will go into a large swamp and cut down cedar trees to use for logs.

GLC02437.07053

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