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Bradford, William, 1729-1808 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07466 Author/Creator: Bradford, William, 1729-1808 Place Written: Bristol, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Bradford laments having missed Knox in Rhode Island in August and waited on Knox in Boston to discuss the Muscongus lands. Bradford reminds Knox that Bradford's grandfather first initiated payment for those lands, and Bradford's father and himself have had to continue the business. Bradford hopes that Knox will help settle this affair and respect Bradford's rights.

Bradford, William, 1729-1808
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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