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Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04889 Author/Creator: Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.4 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Reports that he has received a request from Mr. Peirce to give him his advice "respecting the Sale of the Patent Lands." States he thinks that land will sell "in the time limited by [Knox's] wishes." Provides his opinion on whom should be appointed to the 2nd regiment.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

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