Joy, Benjamin, 1758-1830 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07636 Author/Creator: Joy, Benjamin, 1758-1830 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 21.9 x 17.6 cm. Order a Copy
Joy mentions he is desirous to have a description of the land he purchased from Knox. Notes he would like as detailed of a description on the lands as possible. Says he would like the information to be "backed" by Knox's "declaration" and would like a copy of his deed. Also expresses his dread about a day of reckoning approaching.
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