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Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06594 Author/Creator: Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 January 1796 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.8 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy

Expresses his regret on not being able to see Knox when Knox was here but is happy to hear that he and his family are doing well. Writes about timber and transportation.

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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