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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07903 Author/Creator: Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805 Place Written: Bangor, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 31, 1805 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Has determined that it would be unnecessary to further examine a particular township's land quality, so he has not done it. Discusses hearings related to rightful ownership of Knox's land's in Maine, mentioning the head of the Commission, General [Salem] Towne (he spells it "Town"). Provides some insights and suggestions. Also writes about taxes and other issues in the Bangor area.

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Towne, Salem, 1746-1825
Bussey, Benjamin, 1757-1842

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