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Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07265 Author/Creator: Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802 Place Written: Brigadier Island, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.1 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Rynier tells Knox he has relieved "the Bearer Mr. Philip Davenport" of his duties on Brigadier Island before his time is up on May 29, 1799. He writes Knox that a "ballance" of $86 is due Davenport.

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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