Cobb, David, 1748-1830 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.06862-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
4 November 1796
Author/Creator
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Gouldsboro, Maine
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Received Knox's recent letter, and again refers to Cobb's recent near-death by drowning. Relates that he is pleased to hear Knox is happy with his business ventures. Reports that he has heard citizens of the town of Warren, on Knox's land, are unhappy with Knox's rules related to fishing, and urges Knox appease them. Discusses his desire to build a comfortable house to live in at Gouldsboro and the difficulties he is having while constructing it. Comments on their business accounts.

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