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Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04182 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 Place Written: Watertown, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 April 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 31.3 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Asks Knox for a "more accurate coppy of the agreement" apparently dealing with people living on the land Vose is managing for Knox in the Waldo patent properties. Also wonders if Knox will allow Captain Hall to assist Vose as an agent, noting that it is difficult for one person alone to do the job. Discusses issues related to farming the land, including procuring farm implements and tools.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

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