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Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07208 Author/Creator: Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 December 1798 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Winslow tells Knox that Nathaniel Hatch is eager to purchase land from Knox, but Knox's asking price is higher than Hatch had expected. Winslow also discusses other land issues and Thomas Flucker's estate.

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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