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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Ulmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06546 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter Date: 22 October 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Informs Ulmer that he is sending a Miss Sally home, expresses his thanks for her company and extends a standing invitation for her to visit anytime she is going to Boston. Goes on to discuss business matters.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

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