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Frost, William, 1747-1827 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09219 Author/Creator: Frost, William, 1747-1827 Place Written: York, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 March 1789 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Says he will soon respond to Knox's request for information regarding the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Frost, William, 1747-1827

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