Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.06074-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
6 April 1794
Author/Creator
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Informs Knox he will send the grapevines with the gardener along with some seeds and tools. Mentions how the prospect of war is keeping Knox from traveling. Refers to a promise Knox supposedly made to another gentleman. Discusses properties (possibly near Knox's land holdings in Maine) Knox is trying to purchase, the price of land, and various property boundaries. Believes Knox should consider purchasing land from the government if his plan fails.

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