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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05583 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Has enclosed some documents for Knox to send to Peirce's brother to ensure their safe arrival. Reports that he has received Colonel Richard Gridley's deed to Mr. Flucker. Hopes Knox will have time to "make application for Administr[ator] on his Estate in Hampshire." Also has received a letter from Samuel Winslow, but will have to summarize its contents in another letter when he has more time to write. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

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