Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Benjamin Shute
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07601 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter Date: 31 August 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 8.9 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Requests Shute informs the people that Knox will remain in Thomaston, Maine until the first of August to provide the settlers with their deeds. A portion of the letter, including Knox's signature, is missing.
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