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Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04163 Author/Creator: Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Written from "Warren." Received his letter via Mr. [Thomas] Vose and is glad to hear Vose is acting as Knox's agent in the region. Writes that he will assist Vose whenever he can, and the people of the region are willing to accept him also. Provides advice on how best to use the help of his agents, including Vose and [David] Fales, to accommodate the citizens of the Waldo patent lands and accomplish his business goals. Also includes some financial calculations for taxes.

Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801

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