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Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07597 Author/Creator: Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801 Place Written: Waldoboro, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 August 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 18.1 cm, Width: 14.4 cm Order a Copy

Appears to discuss his brief meeting with [Thurston] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett. Also updates Knox on the settlers he has encountered.

Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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