Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05567 Author/Creator: Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796 Place Written: Lancaster, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy
Informs Knox that he had, under the direction of General [David] Cobb, "begun to Survey the road from Worcester to the head of Long pond," along with the surrounding areas. Continues with a description of the lay of the land, including the brooks and ponds nearby.
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