Lillie, John, 1755-1801 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06984 Author/Creator: Lillie, John, 1755-1801 Place Written: Brigadier's Island, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1797 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31.1 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Discusses how there are less fish available, especially salmon and run. Expresses his hope that he will never need to be in public service again, though, since the fisheries are doing so poorly, it might be necessary.
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