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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Hills [Incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06183 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 August 1794 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Discusses wanting information about the quality of land. Also mentions the inhabitants on the land and treating them well. However, Knox also appears to be stressing that he is the land owner and will not tolerate any insurgencies. Provides a list of goods he wants shipped. Letter appears to be missing the first page.

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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