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Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06007 Author/Creator: Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Says that if the only contract between the heirs of General Waldo and the ten proprietors is the bond, "I conceive that a Forfeiture of the Penalty would be the only Consequence of the former refusing to convey to the Letter." Believes the forfeiture can only be incurred 6 months after the patent is obtained for the lands mentioned in the resolution of 4 July 1785.

Lewis, William, fl. 1786-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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