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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Thomas Vose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04774 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 November 1789 Pagination: 33 p. ; 32.4 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

An extensive summary of details concerning the Waldo Patent. Includes financial information, instructions on selling the land to settlers, and instructions on the administration of the land.

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

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