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Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07307 Author/Creator: Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835 Place Written: Pownalboro, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 September 1799 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Davis discusses Knox's lands and possible buyers, particularly about the Duck-pond lands. Much depends on whether the "timber and wood has not been intirely plundered." Davis offers Knox his help if Knox wants to sell his land, but Davis insists he needs more information in order to process things.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

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