Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Isaac Parker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06634 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 21, 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 33.1 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Discusses the insurgent Samuel Ely, who is rumored to be planning to burn down Knox's buildings in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions actions he is taking to stop Ely, in particular by petitioning the government for help.
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