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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Bacon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04437 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the Waldo patent. Refers to difficulties in having the patent authorized by the Legislature of Massachusetts. Mentions struggles with settlers who believe they have claims upon the land.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bacon, John, 1738-1820

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