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Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 Letter to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09223 Author/Creator: Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 June 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Informing Knox of various issues relating to Waldo's patent, a large tract of land he owns. Discusses petitions to the State Legislature against Knox from settlers who are attempting to win land from him.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Winslow, Isaac, 1763-1806

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