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Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835 to Henry Knox [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05919 Author/Creator: Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 31 August 1793 Pagination: 4 p. ; 34 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that he went to Boston to complete the legal business with the Winslow brothers. Found that Samuel has not returned from Philadelphia and says the business will be completed in Beverly next week. There were several issues surrounding the power of attorney the Winslows had for Mr. and Mrs. Wall. Goes into detail about issues related to the Waldo Patent.

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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