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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09145 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1786 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he has recently discussed their concerns related to the Waldo patent with Mr. [Edward] Robbins. Relates suggestions as to how best to handle the concerns. Reports that they have even looked at legal records, such as deeds, pertaining to the matter.

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Robbins, Edward H. (Edward Hutchinson), 1758-1837

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