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Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04294 Author/Creator: Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 July 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he received Knox's most recent letter, and hopes that Knox's youngest son's health will improve. Mentions that the General Court has not discussed the petitions from the Waldo patent lands, and describes a meeting he recently held with some of the petitioners. Feels that he and Knox have a strong likelihood of receiving a favorable decision when the Court does discuss the petitions. Discusses several other business matters.

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

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