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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Memorandum related to Joseph Peirce]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05949 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph document Date: 19 October 1793 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Reports on various issues Joseph Peirce was handling and mentions several deeds. Makes reference to the proprietors buying 9,000 acres, more than of which is occupied by squatters. Also states Peirce is to pay the £25 tax to the Hancock County Sheriff.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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