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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Isaac Winslow, Jr. and Isaac Winslow, Sr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04128 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1789 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Apologizes for not responding to previous letters, but has been confined to his chamber for a few weeks (Knox had been very ill). Has not "heard of the fate of the Waldo borough Petition." Discusses how to price the land in the face of conflict with the men in town. Is glad to hear of the "firmness" of Captain [George] Ulmer. Discusses arrangements with Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding his managing the Waldo patent lands, and describes his virtues. In an addendum to the note, discusses the reference problem and information he has received from Mr. [Edward H.] Robbins. Has asked Robbins to confer with them (the Winslows) and with Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn on the subject.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Winslow, Isaac, 1763-1806
Winslow, Isaac, 1743-1793
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Robbins, Edward H. (Edward Hutchinson), 1758-1837
Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

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