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Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813 to Henry Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05961 Author/Creator: Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1793 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 29.7 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Reports on Mr. Vesey's health. Says Vesey was so ill that they took a small craft to Thomaston and that Captain Vose thought it best for them to remain a few days. Continues letter on 8 November and says Vesey is better. Reports he has spent 70 dollars thus far. Says it will take 20 fair days to complete "the business," which appears to be something to do with squatters on Knox's Maine lands. Believes he will need another 50 dollars. Notes he is "disagreeably situated not knowing what to do."

Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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