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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06234 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 November 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses land deals and mortgages. Mentions a piece of land being offered to Knox for $2,250. Notes he believes the price is high and recommends Knox offers $1000. Says he has been ill and confined to the house but it is election day and he intends to vote. Marked as private on the address leaf.

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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