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Carnes, Thomas J., fl. 1775-1802 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07750 Author/Creator: Carnes, Thomas J., fl. 1775-1802 Place Written: Lincolnville, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1802 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 16.9 cm, Width: 14.3 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox he has decided to settle in Lincolnville, Maine and asks for some land. Briefly discusses his school and the inhabitants being desirous for him to stay. Notes the land he wishes is located in the center of the school district.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Carnes, Thomas J., fl. 1775-1802

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