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Cogswell, Thomas, 1746-1810 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01051 Author/Creator: Cogswell, Thomas, 1746-1810 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 19.6 x 15.7 cm. Order a Copy

Cogswell, wagonmaster, reports on carts and wagons he recently sent to Knox.

Cogswell, Thomas, 1746-1810
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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