Griffin, William, fl. 1794 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06235 Author/Creator: Griffin, William, fl. 1794 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 17.1 cm Order a Copy
Informs Knox he has cleared 15 acres of fallen timber. Mentions he secured the material and a carpenter for the house and needs to know where to draw payment from. Also asks for clarification on other details regarding Knox's property. Likely in reference to Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island) in Maine; see GLC02437.06180 and GLC02437.06188 for related information.
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