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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09203 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 28.7 cm, Width: 17.4 cm Order a Copy

Appears to discuss various accounts possibly concerning land. Also mentions the late Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker's lands that were sold for taxes was done illegally.

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Flucker, Hannah, 1726-1785

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