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Cobb, David, 1748-1830 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05057 Author/Creator: Cobb, David, 1748-1830 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Cobb, a member of the Massachusetts legislature, writes that Knox may have seen "that small son of mine, whom you have kindly honor'd with a Commission." Says he has "an affection" for the "Lad" and that "the Females of my Family will never forgive you or me, if he is unfortunate." Mentions he has frequently discussed the prospects of a canal from the Connecticut River to Boston. Explains that the general consensus seems to be that the canal should be cut from Miller's River instead of the Chickibee. Says that Miller's River is above some of the waterfalls "that at present prevent the communication between New Hampshire & Vermont with Hartford." Adds that it will be expensive to bypass the falls if they start at the Chickibee. Asks him to have Captain John Hills survey the route from Miller's River if these arguments convince him. Estimates it to be 50 miles from Boston.

Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

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