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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Robert Houston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07551 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Appears to be discussing a matter that is going before the Supreme Court. Possibly referring to the land troubles Knox is having with settlers in Maine. Asks Houston to find evidence on the perpetrators.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

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