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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Joseph Paine

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10269 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1793 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 39.3 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy

Sends his regrets that his duties will most likely prevent him from visiting in the summer like he had planned. Discusses further business concerning the land in the Waldo patent. Writes about deeds, bonds and land in New Hampshire "for where I have had many application." Some water damage throughout the pages and faded ink towards the bottom. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying." Letterpress copy.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Paine, Joseph, fl. 1793

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