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Cook, Orchard, 1763-1819 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08006 Author/Creator: Cook, Orchard, 1763-1819 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 13, 1806 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Talks about a petition Knox has submitted to erect a lighthouse on Franklin Island. Also briefly discusses local news, such as about agriculture.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Cook, Orchard, 1763-1819

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