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Wood, Abiel, fl. 1743-1811 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06855 Author/Creator: Wood, Abiel, fl. 1743-1811 Place Written: Wiscasset, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1796 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy

Answers Knox's question from his previous letter (see GLC02437.06845) regarding vessels sailing to and from Wiscasset. Provides information about the size of the boats sailing from that location, where they are traveling, and how much cargo they can carry. Promises to help Knox if he can be of service.

Wood, Abiel, fl. 1743-1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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