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Cobb, Thomas, fl. 1794 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06195 Author/Creator: Cobb, Thomas, fl. 1794 Place Written: Penobscot County, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 September 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 29.9 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox his business with Mr. [William?] Bingham is taking longer than expected. Notes a complication recording the deeds. Also mentions he will be leaving for Machias, Maine immediately but will complete Knox's business as soon as possible.

Cobb, Thomas, fl. 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804

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