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- GLC#
- GLC02437.06277-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 20 December 1794
- Author/Creator
- Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Thomaston, Maine
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Informs Knox he was unable to secure a price for "ground" on the Mill River in Maine. Notes the owner says he will have a referral for the "grounds" upon Knox's arrival. Also mentions the owner was pleased about Knox's idea of building some mills. Discusses a land deal between Knox and another gentleman named Dorton Dodge. The land is likely located in Maine. Updates Knox on the construction of Knox's house (possibly Montpelier). Informs Knox Mr. Ebenezer Dunton will not begin building the ice house until next year. Discusses his family and wishes Knox's family well. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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