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Wetmore, William, 1749-1830 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03584 Author/Creator: Wetmore, William, 1749-1830 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the claims on the Waldo Patent, and the appointment of referees to handle any disputes. Writes that "I presume you inferred that I could not wish to push the matter to a decision under improper circumstance, but as these claims ought to be inquired into & decided upon, and that as speedily as possible, I am glad to hear that you have no objection to the business and you may rest assured that all reasonable time will be allowed to investigate it."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830

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