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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Thomas Vose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04198 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 May 1789 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; 32.6 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Apologizes for not responding to a recent letter by Vose, but has been extremely busy with business matters. Comments that he assumed Vose would meet with difficulty regarding the fencing reforms on the Waldo patent lands, but feels sure he can overcome the issues. Apologizes for any errors in the copy of an agreement given to him and refers him to a copy in Mr. [David] Fales's possession. Discusses the provisions in the agreement, as well as the contents of a recent letter from Captain [George] Ulmer. Comments on the payment of taxes and the acquisition of deeds on the property.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

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