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Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07807 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 June 1803 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Reports on recent shipments and sales of lime and lumber. Discusses problems he is having overseeing mill operation due to the dryness of the weather. Expects a shipment of rum, sugar and coffee. Mentions some financial transactions, and asks Knox to send him some small locks.

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