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Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07718 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 February 1802 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Provides Knox with a progress report on Knox's farm. Mentions the weather has been moderate and unfavorable which is bad for business. Discusses moving part of the cattle and horses to another location. Also mentions the stoves and "kiln wood" only being available at high prices and the price of wood.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

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