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Steele, Robert, fl. 1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06460 Author/Creator: Steele, Robert, fl. 1795 Place Written: Belfast, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 18.6 cm, Width: 15.1 cm Order a Copy

Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.

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