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Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06292 Author/Creator: Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 January 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 22.3 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses a letter (not included) regarding the eastern lands. Says he believes the land could be sold to settlers from half a dollar to a dollar an acre. States Mr. Timothy Green can provide further information on the lands when he is in town. Offers to superintend the sale and settlement of the tract of land owned by Knox and Mr. William Bingham. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804

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