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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Isaac Winslow

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04282 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 July 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he received Winslow's letter but was unable to reply due to absence. Explains that his youngest child has been gravely ill. Discusses the General Court's debates on a petition, apparently regarding their Waldo patent lands, as well as other business concerns.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Winslow, Isaac, 1763-1806

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