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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06819 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Has enclosed a letter from his son (may be GLC02437.06818, which is signed, "Joseph Peirce & Son"). Asks Knox to send his reply as safely and quickly as possible. Also discusses his attempts to order a "hay screw" to be made for Knox, per his wishes; after it is built, it will be delivered to Brigadiers Island.

Peirce, Joseph Hardy, 1773-1831
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

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