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Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07958 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 Place Written: Norwalk, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 August 1805 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 30.8 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Is very grateful for Knox's kind reply to his letter, and the enclosure of twenty dollars. Discusses his possible project in New Orleans, and would like to undertake it if he is able to start on respectable footing, with Knox's help. Will write to his family members, but is unsure whether they will help him. Comments on his upcoming trip, and the help he will need.

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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