Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04257 Author/Creator: Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 June 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 22.8 x 18.1 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to explain that he has prepared a wharf for ships to use (apparently in the Boston area) as well as a sizable storage area for goods, which he would like to sell or rent to the government if they think it might be useful to them. Lists several references who know about his project, and asks whether Knox thinks the government might be interested.
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