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Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06654 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Reports several stories about townspeople who live on Knox's land in Maine, and discusses whether the townspeople believe Knox to be the rightful owner of the lands on which they live. Also touches on financial matters.

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

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