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Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04149 Author/Creator: Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Received his last letter and was pleased to hear that Knox had recovered from illness. Asks about Knox's plans regarding their joint interests in the eastern Waldo patent lands, and whether Knox's agent will be acting on behalf of them both. Discusses the settlers on the land, and when they shall be making their payments. Encloses a letter from Captain [George] Ulmer and mentions conversations he has had with Captain Ludwig regarding legal petitions about their land. Also mentions a bond agreement with Mr. Stephen Gorham (brother of Nathaniel Gorham; see GLC02437.04148). Extensive note on page three in Knox's hand, written over what appears to be an address to Knox.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Winslow, Isaac, 1763-1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Gorham, Stephen, fl. 1789-1800

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