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Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04387 Author/Creator: Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807 Place Written: Warren, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 31.4 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Talks about settlements on Knox's land in Maine. Discusses plans for the land and makes suggestions for improvement. Mentions finding settlers and the payment of taxes. Also comments briefly on land ownership issues among the Waldo heirs and settlers.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807

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