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Bradford, William, 1729-1808 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07517 Author/Creator: Bradford, William, 1729-1808 Place Written: Bristol, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.9 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Appears to discuss land deals possibly located in Maine. Mentions the troubles Knox is having with squatters and the possibility of building roads and buildings on the land.

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

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