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- GLC#
- GLC02437.05348-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 11 March 1792
- Author/Creator
- Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Dorchester, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Discusses a recent General Court decision against them in their wish to be compensated for some of the Waldo patent lands. Touches on their canal project and mentions that General [Henry] Jackson will forward to Knox some information about it. Mentions his imminent departure to Europe and sends his love to Mrs. Knox. Finally, provides some parting advice on how Knox should proceed with the Waldo patent, including, "for gods sake be cautious!"
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