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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Charles Jarvis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06341 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 3, 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Asks Dr. Jarvis for support regarding a claim "upon the justice of our legislature." Wants the matter referred to commissioners - to meet Jay on the 1st of May when I will be at Boston." Referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.

Jarvis, Charles, fl. 1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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