Staples, William, fl. 1788-1798 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07142 Author/Creator: Staples, William, fl. 1788-1798 Place Written: Brigadier's Island, Maine Type: Autograph document signed Date: 31 May 1798 Pagination: 1 p. ; 18.2 x 15.1 cm. Order a Copy
First part is a return for the number of salmon caught on the island from 14-26 May. Written in John Rynier's hand. Second part is a note from William Staples giving some possible reasons for the drop in the number of fish. Includes signatures from both Rynier and Staples.
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