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Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07233 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 February 1799 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 31.7 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Winslow informs Knox, "I have pursued unremittingly the Steps requisite to promote your desire of speedily commanding monies for some of your Lots in Falmouth, as express'd in your last Lettr." Winslow explains whom he has been in contact with and who has interest in purchasing the lots, including "Capt. S. Noyes." Land belonging to Mrs. Flucker and Mr. Waldo have been reduced, Winslow writes. Winlsow expects that Knox will keep to his word about deals and interest agreements he has made. Winslow breaks down how the Waldo land holding have been distributed among the Waldo heirs.

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784
Flucker, Thomas, fl. 1796-1801

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