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Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06370 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 Place Written: Warren, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1795 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Discusses business and politics within the towns of the Waldo Patent. Believes the outcome of a court proceeding will be favorable but still advises Knox to visit for a short time to appease the people after the proceedings. Mentions hearing of a gentleman named Ely spreading rumors about Knox. Says Knox is rumored to be in extreme poverty and "about to leave the world."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

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