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Fitzhugh, Peregrine, 1758-1811 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06200 Author/Creator: Fitzhugh, Peregrine, 1758-1811 Place Written: Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1794 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox he recently moved and did not receive his letter until last Monday. Discusses a land patent his father owned in Kentucky and the various parties involved in the patent. Mentions problems with the land due to the location of timber and water. Describes recommendations he made to his father regarding splitting the land in Kentucky. Discusses other land deals made by people throughout the country. City is not listed.

Fitzhugh, Peregrine, 1758-1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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