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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Rynier

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07305 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1799 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 30 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Knox directs Rynier to survey the Townships of Prospect, Frankfort, Hampden, and Bangor. Knox wants to know how many settlers are there. Knox expects Rynier to send his reports to him (Knox).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

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