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7 August 1795

Lathrop, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes to Knox and expresses his mortification on not being able to find a suitable and educated gentleman to tutor Knox's children. He also has been unable to find a priest for the town of Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.06485

9 August 1795

Lathrop, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of his son asking for Knox's hospitality as his daughter-in-law wishes to travel around Maine.

GLC02437.06490

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