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Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07827 Author/Creator: Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805 Place Written: Bangor, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 September 1803 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 24 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that he just returned from attending the examination of Knox's settlers' land claims (see GLC02437.07822). Declares that it "has been an arduous and disagreeable undertaking." Touches briefly on the claims heard by General [Salem] Towne (he spells it "Town") and mentions that he will send a more thorough communication on the subject soon. Discusses payment for the witnesses Knox sent along, such as a Mr. Mudgit. Also declares that Judge Towne is showing himself to be honest and upright.

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Towne, Salem, 1746-1825

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