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circa 1794-1795

Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809

Autograph document

Title: [Regarding a canal] [incomplete]

Updates Knox regarding the process of building a canal, complete with lock mechanisms.

GLC02437.08239

28 September 1795

Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses the structure of Knox's canal project on the St. Georges River.

GLC02437.06531

10 October 1795

Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses how the weather will affect the construction of a canal.

GLC02437.06537

circa 1794-1795

Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his observations regarding a canal of Knox's. Creator previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08110

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