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Lewis, Jesse V., fl. 1801 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07534 Author/Creator: Lewis, Jesse V., fl. 1801 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 19 x 15.4 cm. Order a Copy

Seeks employment from Knox as a printer. Describes his experience in the printing business and notes he can provide references.

Lewis, Jesse V., fl. 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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