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Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04235 Author/Creator: Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Encloses a letter from Captain [George] Ulmer stating that the citizens of the Waldo patent lands he manages are discontented. Discusses his dealings with several of these unhappy individuals, who brought petitions from the settlers of the Waldo patent lands. Explains what the petitions contain and suggests courses of action.

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

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