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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05387 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Writes to discuss business about the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Relays a report from Captain [George] Ulmer about arrangements Knox had made with the residents of the patent. Discusses Isaac Winslow's decision to begin selling his portion of the patent; Winslow may visit Knox in Philadelphia for help and advice in this endeavor. Encloses a deed (not present) for lands in Maine. Touches on other business matters, particularly pertaining to the Secretary of State of New Hampshire.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Winslow, Isaac, 1763-1806

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