Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05806 Author/Creator: Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 5, 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 29.7 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
They have been consulting on the Waldo patent business for the past several days and have brought Mr. Erving and Waldo "to a determination." Says they agreed in helping them dispose of the patent, but they wish to retain the island to accommodate Mr. Erving. The Winslows want to make a quiet settlement with the people who inhabit the island, writing, "Its a very desirable thing with both of us, to hold a farm on the Island and to make the settlers happy ... " Goes into further detail. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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