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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Joseph Martin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07533 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Manuscript letter Date: 22 May 1802 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Discusses land deals in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Mentions the number of settlers in the townships and the amount of their claims. Appears to be asking for legal assistance regarding land. A copy of a note dated 29 December 1801 is on the last page. The note discusses a meeting time.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Martin, Joseph, 1740-1808

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