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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Rynier

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07298 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Knox talks about his cattle and lots of land, as well as his money troubles which make it difficult for him to pay his bills. He can only send Rynier ten dollars.

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

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