Mitchell, John, fl. 1755-1790 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03054 Author/Creator: Mitchell, John, fl. 1755-1790 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 October 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 27 x 17.6 cm. Order a Copy
Mitchell [in some sources, Mitchel] responds to a letter from Knox requesting information regarding his previous survey of the St. Croix River. Offers to accompany Knox, who will serve as a commissioner to examine whether people of Nova Scotia had encroached on United States territory.
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