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Graffam, Caleb, fl. 1805 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07917 Author/Creator: Graffam, Caleb, fl. 1805 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 26, 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Would like offer himself as a candidate for sheriff of the new county of Oxford, and hopes Knox will support his candidacy. Writes that he has spent time as Deputy Sheriff, and relates his qualifications. Hopes Knox will use his influence to help him get appointed.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Graffam, Caleb, fl. 1805

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