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Lillie, John, 1755-1801 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06971 Author/Creator: Lillie, John, 1755-1801 Place Written: Brigadier's Island, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1797 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket ; 31.1 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Tells Knox about his many interests on the island specifically concerning settlers, sheep, and fish.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lillie, John, 1755-1801

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